Acid-base Equilibria Ii Flashcards
1
Q
What is Ka
A
The acid dissociation constant
2
Q
Ka for a weak aqueous acid
A
Ka= [H+][A-] / [HA]
3
Q
Assumptions for Ka (weak acid)
A
- [HA]start = [HA]equilibrium
- [H+] = [A-]
- reaction occurs at standard temperature (298k)
4
Q
What is the ionic product of water shown by
A
Kw = [H+][OH]
5
Q
Numerical value for Kw
A
1.0 x 10^-14 mol2dm-6
6
Q
pKw =
A
-log (Kw)