How Would You Calculate K_b for the Formate Ion, Given

question 96

Multiple Choice

How would you calculate K_b for the formate ion, given that the K_a for formic acid is 1.8 *10^-4?

• A) K_b = K_a * K_w
• B) K_b = K_w / K_a
• C) K_b = K_a / K_w
• D) K_b = K_w + K_a
• E) K_b = K_w - K_a

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