The Equilibrium Constant for the Reaction
HNO₂(aq)+ H₂O(l) $\rightarrow$ NO₂-(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)
Is 4

question 146

True/False

The equilibrium constant for the reaction
HNO₂(aq)+ H₂O(l) $\rightarrow$ NO₂-(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)
is 4.3 * 10^-4 at 25 ^$\omicron$ C.
Will nitrous acid spontaneously dissociate when
[HNO₂(aq)] = [NO₂-(aq)] = [H₃O⁺(aq)] = 1.0 M? Show your calculations.

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