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a. Given the Ka values, estimate the p Ka value of each of
Chapter 2, Problem 58(choose chapter or problem)
a. Given the Ka values, estimate the p Ka value of each of the following acids without using a calculator (that is, is it between 3 and 4, between 9 and 10, and so on?): 1. nitrous acid (HNO 2 ), Ka = 4.0 * 10-4 3. bicarbonate 1HCO3 - 2 , Ka = 6.3 * 10-11 2. nitric acid (HNO 3 ), Ka = 22 4. hydrogen cyanide (HCN), Ka = 7.9 * 10-10 5. formic acid (HCOOH), Ka = 2.0 * 10-4 b. Determine the exact p Ka values, using a calculator. c. Which is the strongest acid?
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QUESTION:
a. Given the Ka values, estimate the p Ka value of each of the following acids without using a calculator (that is, is it between 3 and 4, between 9 and 10, and so on?): 1. nitrous acid (HNO 2 ), Ka = 4.0 * 10-4 3. bicarbonate 1HCO3 - 2 , Ka = 6.3 * 10-11 2. nitric acid (HNO 3 ), Ka = 22 4. hydrogen cyanide (HCN), Ka = 7.9 * 10-10 5. formic acid (HCOOH), Ka = 2.0 * 10-4 b. Determine the exact p Ka values, using a calculator. c. Which is the strongest acid?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 7
We are provided with value and we need to find the values of each of the molecules
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