What is the pH of a 0.03 M weak acid solution? The K, of the said acid is 5.0 x 10. Note: Do not use an assumption as the Ka is not negligibly small.

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What is the pH of a 0.03 M weak acid solution? The K, of the said acid is 5.0 x 10. Note:
Do not use an assumption as the Ka is not negligibly small.
а. 1.5
b. 2.0
с.
1.8
d. 2.3
Transcribed Image Text:What is the pH of a 0.03 M weak acid solution? The K, of the said acid is 5.0 x 10. Note: Do not use an assumption as the Ka is not negligibly small. а. 1.5 b. 2.0 с. 1.8 d. 2.3
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