Calculate the Percent Ionization of Formic Acid (HCO₂H)in a Solution

question 28

Multiple Choice

Calculate the percent ionization of formic acid (HCO₂H) in a solution that is 0.152 M in formic acid. The K_a of formic acid is 1.77 × 10^-4.

• A)2.74 × 10^-5
• B)0.0180
• C)3.44
• D)0.581
• E)8.44

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