HOAc

H+   +

OAc-

K = 1.8x10-5

[HOAc] = 0.020 M


 

[H+][OAc-]

 

[x]

1.8x10-5 =

=

 

[HOAc]

 

 

Since we are calculating [H+] let's represent its concentration with x.

What should we use to represent the concentration of acetate ion, [OAc-]?


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