A weak acid, HA, has a pK₂ of 4.411. If a solution of this acid has a pH of 4.161, what percentage of the acid is not ionized? Assume all H+ in the solution came from the ionization of HA. percentage not ionized: %

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A weak acid, HA, has a pK₂ of 4.411. If a solution of this acid has a pH of 4.161, what percentage of the acid is not ionized?
Assume all H+ in the solution came from the ionization of HA.
percentage not ionized:
%
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