A 1.25 M solution of acid HA is 19.2% dissociated. What is the pH of this solution?
HA (aq) <-------> H+ (aq) + A- (aq)
Initial 1.25 0 0
equilibrium 1.25-X X X
given X = 19.2 % of 1.25 = ( 19.2/100) x 1.25 = 0.24 = X
hence [H+] = X = 0.24 M
pH =-log [H+]
= -log ( 0.24)
= 0.62
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