To find:
The
Answer to Problem 15.70QA
Solution
Explanation of Solution
1) Concept:
We are asked to determine
The large difference between
Because of the small value of
First we set up a RICE table for first ionization equilibrium in which
2) Formula:
i)
ii)
3) Given:
Concentration of
4) Calculations:
Reaction | |||
Initial | |||
Change | |||
Equilibrium |
Inserting the equilibrium concentrations in the equilibrium constant expression for
Here,
Solving this equation for
The negative value for
The corresponding
Therefore, the
Conclusion
The Oxalic acid is a weak acid and its concentration here is large, so we obtain a
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