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HOAc |
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H+ + |
OAc- |
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K = 1.8x10-5 |
[HOAc] = 0.020 M |
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[H+][OAc-] |
[x] |
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1.8x10-5 = |
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= |
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[HOAc] |
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Since we are calculating [H+] let's represent its concentration with x.
What should we use to represent the concentration of acetate ion, [OAc-]?

