The values of the dissociation constants for H3PO4 are given in the table above.  If a solution has a pH of 1, which of the following chemical species would have the lowest concentration? a) H+ b) H2PO4- c) HPO42- d) PO43-

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The values of the dissociation constants for H3PO4 are given in the table above.  If a solution has a pH of 1, which of the following chemical species would have the lowest concentration?

a) H+

b) H2PO4-

c) HPO42-

d) PO43-

 

(bv)*
H;PO,(aq)
7.5 × 10-3
Ka
Kaz
6.2 × 10-8
Kaz
4.2 x 10-13
Transcribed Image Text:(bv)* H;PO,(aq) 7.5 × 10-3 Ka Kaz 6.2 × 10-8 Kaz 4.2 x 10-13
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