For a 0.010 M solution of acetic acid in water the hydrogen ion and acetate ion concentrations are both 4.0x10-4 M.

HOAc

H+   +

OAc-

   

4.0x10-4 M

4.0x10-4 M

In this solution what is the concentration of unionized acetic acid, HOAc?


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