Consider a 0.60-M solution of HC 3 H 5 O 3 , lactic acid (Ka = 1.4

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Consider a 0.60-M solution of HC3H5O3, lactic acid (Ka = 1.4 × 1024).

a. Which of the following are major species in the solution?
i. HC3H5O3
ii. C3H5O3
iii. H+
iv. H2O
v. OH-

b. Complete the following ICE table in terms of x, the amount (mol/L) of lactic acid that dissociates to reach equilibrium.

c. What is the equilibrium concentration for C3H5O3-?
d. Calculate the pH of the solution.

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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 978-1305581982

8th Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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