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chemistry
Category: Science > Chemistry Asked by: teatea-ga List Price: $2.00 |
Posted:
08 Jul 2003 11:06 PDT
Expires: 07 Aug 2003 11:06 PDT Question ID: 226597 |
The ionization constant (Ka) of HF is 6.6 x 10-4. Which of the following is true in a 0.1 M solution of this acid? a. [HF] is greater than [H+] x [F-] b. [HF] is less than [H+] x [F-] c. [HF] is equal to [H+] x [F-] d. [HF] is equal to [H+] + [F-] |
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Re: chemistry
Answered By: wonko-ga on 08 Jul 2003 12:38 PDT Rated: |
For a weak acid, Ka=[H+][F-]/[HF]. Therefore, [HF]=[H+][F-]/Ka. 1/Ka=1/6.6*10^-4=1515.15. Therefore, [HF]=1515.15[H+][F-], so [HF] is greater than [H+]X [F-]. We also know that Co=0.1 mol/L, that Co=[HF]+[F-], and that [H+]=[F-]. Using the above equations, 6.6*10^-4=[H+]^2/(0.1-[H+]). [H+]=7.79*10^-3=[F-]. [HF]=0.1-7.79*10^-3=9.22*10^-2. [HF] <> [H+]+[F-] or [H+] X [F-]. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Sincerely, Wonko |
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