Problem: You have a 0.2 M solution of NITROUS acid. Based on references, the ionization constant (Ka) of the said acid at normal temperature is 0.0004. Given the scenario, how much of the hydronium ions (in molars) is present in the solution? Please explain how to obtain the answer for this given scenario. To have a more uniform format, please do a step-by-step discussion for this problem. Kindly refer to the ICE Table (Initial, Change, & Equilibrium) as a format.

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Problem: You have a 0.2 M solution of NITROUS acid. Based on references, the ionization constant (Ka) of the said acid at normal temperature is 0.0004. Given the scenario, how much of the hydronium ions (in molars) is present in the solution?

Please explain how to obtain the answer for this given scenario. To have a more uniform format, please do a step-by-step discussion for this problem. Kindly refer to the ICE Table (Initial, Change, & Equilibrium) as a format.

 

Do not round off immediately. ONLY ROUND OFF WITH THE FINAL ANSWER PRESENTED IN SCIENTIFIC NOTATION INVOLVING 1 DECIMAL PLACE ONLY. ENCLOSE THE FINAL ANSWER WITH A BOX.

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