Calculate the Percent Ionization of Formic Acid in a Solution

question 18

Multiple Choice

Calculate the percent ionization of formic acid in a solution that is 0.010 M HCOOH and 0.050 M HCOONa. (K_a = 1.7 * 10^-4)

• A) 0.34%
• B) 0.44%
• C) 0.54%
• D) 0.64%
• E) None of the Above

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