An acid (HA) dissociates as follows: HA - H* +A minus Arrow should be interpreted as an equilibrium arrow. The pH of the 0.26 M solution of HA is 4.90. What is [H*]? Express your answer as a decimal, not an exponent. Please include a proper (abbreviated) unit.

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An acid (HA) dissociates as follows:
HA - H* +A minus
Arrow should be interpreted as an equilibrium arrow.
The pH of the 0.26 M solution of HA is 4.90.
What is [H*]?
Express your answer as a decimal, not an exponent.
Please include a proper (abbreviated) unit.
Transcribed Image Text:An acid (HA) dissociates as follows: HA - H* +A minus Arrow should be interpreted as an equilibrium arrow. The pH of the 0.26 M solution of HA is 4.90. What is [H*]? Express your answer as a decimal, not an exponent. Please include a proper (abbreviated) unit.
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Since,

 

pH=-log[H+]  and [H+]=110pH

 

Step 2

Given,

pH of the weak acid=4.90

[H+]=?

Use the above formula to get [H+].

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=1104.90=179432.8=1.26×10-5M

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