Here are the concentrations of the species present in out 0.010 M solution of acetic acid in water.

HOAc

H+   +

OAc-

0.0096 M

 

4.0x10-4 M

4.0x10-4 M

Let's use these values to calculate the equilibrium constant. First we will write the equilibrium expression. Then we will substitute the concentrations and calculate the value of the equilibrium constant K.


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