325mg of acetylsalicylic a weak acid. The Ka of this acid is 3.69 x 10-4. a. Give the equation for dissociation of the weak acid HC9H7O4. (HC9H704) b. What is the initial concentration, in units of molarity, of acetylsalicylic acid if 2 tablets are dissolved in 500. mL of water?

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5. A typical aspirin tablet contains 325mg of acetylsalicylic acid (HC9H704) which is
a weak acid. The Ka of this acid is 3.69 x 10-4.
a. Give the equation for dissociation of the weak acid HC9H7O4.
b. What is the initial concentration, in units of molarity, of acetylsalicylic acid if 2
tablets are dissolved in 500. mL of water?
c. What is the equilibrium concentration of all species of this solution of
acetylsalicylic acid?
d. What is the pH, pOH, and % ionization of this solution?
Transcribed Image Text:5. A typical aspirin tablet contains 325mg of acetylsalicylic acid (HC9H704) which is a weak acid. The Ka of this acid is 3.69 x 10-4. a. Give the equation for dissociation of the weak acid HC9H7O4. b. What is the initial concentration, in units of molarity, of acetylsalicylic acid if 2 tablets are dissolved in 500. mL of water? c. What is the equilibrium concentration of all species of this solution of acetylsalicylic acid? d. What is the pH, pOH, and % ionization of this solution?
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