Calculate the Ka for a 0.3 M solution of HA (unknown weak acid) if the pH = 3.65. The reaction can be modelled as HA (aq) + H2O (l) ←→ A- (aq) + H3O+ (aq).

The Ka : 1.671 x 10⁻⁷

Given

Reaction

HA (aq) + H2O (l) ←→ A- (aq) + H3O+ (aq).

0.3 M HA

pH = 3.65

Required

Ka

Solution

pH = - log [H3O+]

ICE method :

HA (aq)        ←→   A- (aq)    +    H3O+ (aq).

0.3                           0                 0

2.239.10⁻⁴           2.239.10⁻⁴   2.239.10⁻⁴

0.3-2.239.10⁻⁴    2.239.10⁻⁴    2.239.10⁻⁴

a compound is a molecule made of atoms from different elements.

a. by the combination of an unlimited number of elements