What Does K_a Measure

question 16

Multiple Choice

What does K_a measure?

• A) the concentration of water at equilibrium
• B) the concentration of products divided by reactants at equilibrium
• C) the concentration of hydronium at equilibrium
• D) the concentration of hydroxide at equilibrium
• E) K_a is not a measurement

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Definitions:

Breccia

A coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of angular fragments of minerals or rocks cemented together, often formed in volcanic or faulting environments.

Rounded Clasts

Clasts or rock fragments that have been rounded by the mechanical weathering process, typically found in sedimentary rocks.

Sedimentary Deposit

Accumulation of minerals and organic particles that have been transported, settled, and compressed over time.

Breccia

A rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rock cemented together by a fine-grained matrix.