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Interpretation:
The pH of the given 0.63 M solution of weak acid has to be calculated
Concept Information:
Acid ionization constant
The equilibrium expression for the reaction
Where
pH definition:
The concentration of hydrogen ion is measured using
The
On rearraging, the concentration of hydrogen ions can be calculated as follows,
To Calculate: The pH of the given 0.63 M solution of weak acid
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