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

question 56

Multiple Choice

Calculate the percent ionization of formic acid (HCO₂H) in a solution that is 0.219 M in formic acid. The K_a of formic acid is 1.77 × 10^-4.

• A)3.94 × 10^-5
• B)0.0180
• C)2.84
• D)0.280
• E)12.2

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