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

question 67

Multiple Choice

Calculate the percent ionization of formic acid (HCO₂H) in a solution that is 0.322 M in formic acid and 0.178 M in sodium formate (NaHCO₂) . The K_a of formic acid is 1.77 × 10^-4.

• A)35.6
• B)0.1011
• C)10.8
• D)1.03 × 10^-3
• E)3.488

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