Respuesta :
You need to have in mind the following equations given two different notations:
In Organic notation you write the lacti acid calculation like this:
CH3CH(OH)COOH(aq) <----> CH3CH(OH)COOH-(aq) + H+ (aq)
Now the simplified formula equation will be:
HC3H5O3(aq) <-----> H+(aq) + C3H5O3(aq)
0.110 - x M .................. x M ............. x M
havign the regular formula you proceed as follows:
Ka = [H+] [C3H5O3] / [HC3H5O3]
1.4x10^-4 = (x)(x) / (0.110 - x)
Do the maths and you will get the answer.
In Organic notation you write the lacti acid calculation like this:
CH3CH(OH)COOH(aq) <----> CH3CH(OH)COOH-(aq) + H+ (aq)
Now the simplified formula equation will be:
HC3H5O3(aq) <-----> H+(aq) + C3H5O3(aq)
0.110 - x M .................. x M ............. x M
havign the regular formula you proceed as follows:
Ka = [H+] [C3H5O3] / [HC3H5O3]
1.4x10^-4 = (x)(x) / (0.110 - x)
Do the maths and you will get the answer.
Answer:
3.57
Explanation:
Ka = ca2
==> a = √ ( Ka / c )
Given Ka = 1.4x10^-4
c = concentration = 0.110 M
Plug the values we get a = 0.0357
% dissociation = 0.0357 x 100 = 3.57