How Would You Calculate K_b for the Formate Ion, Given

question 81

Multiple Choice

How would you calculate K_b for the formate ion, given that the K_a for formic acid is 1.8  10^4?

• A)K_b  K_a  K_w
• B)K_b  K_w / K_a
• C)K_b  K_a / K_w
• D)K_b  K_w  K_a
• E)K_b  K_w  K_a

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