(Incorrect) Given Ka of HCN = 4.9×10-10 K₂ of CN¯ = 2.0×10-5 Determine the value of K for CN (aq) + H₂O(l) OH(aq) + HCN(aq) Insert your answer in E-notation to 2 significant figures. You answered: 0.98 The correct answer is: 2.0E-5

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Given
Ka of HCN = 4.9×10-10
K₂ of CN¯ = 2.0x10-5
Determine the value of K for
CN (aq) + H₂O(l) ⇒ OH¯(aq) + HCN(aq)
Insert your answer in E-notation to 2 significant figures.
You answered: 0.98
The correct answer is: 2.0E-5
Transcribed Image Text:(Incorrect) Given Ka of HCN = 4.9×10-10 K₂ of CN¯ = 2.0x10-5 Determine the value of K for CN (aq) + H₂O(l) ⇒ OH¯(aq) + HCN(aq) Insert your answer in E-notation to 2 significant figures. You answered: 0.98 The correct answer is: 2.0E-5
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