is it possible to find ka2 for h3po4 using the Henderson hasselabalch equation?
Yes it is possible
you will need:
pH = pKa2 + log(HPO4-2 /H2PO4-)
this is the 2nd ionization point
we will need the equilbirium concentrations of HPO4-2 and H2PO4-
recall that
H2PO4- <--> H+ + HPO4-2
if you have pH and concentraitons, just substitute and solve for pKa:
pH = pKa2 + log(HPO4-2 /H2PO4-)
pKa2 = pH - log(HPO4-2 /H2PO4-)
OR
you can do this via titration
titrate NaH2PO4 and Na2HPO4
when
NaH2PO4 = Na2HPO4
then
pKa2 = pH - log(HPO4-2 /H2PO4-)
pH = pKa2 + log(1)
pH = pKA2
Ka = 10^-pKa2
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