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2 September, 21:48

What fraction of a 0.5 m acetic acid solution will be in the protonated form at ph 5.1? The pka of acetic acid is 4.8?

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  1. 2 September, 22:16
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    The acetic acid will dissociate as

    We will use Hendersen Hassalbalch's equation here

    pH = pKa + log [salt] / [acid]

    Where

    [Acid] = concentration of protonated form

    5.1 = 4.8 + log [salt] / [acid]

    1.99 = [salt] / [acid]

    [salt] + [acid] = 0.5

    1.99 [acid] + [acid] = 0.5

    [acid] = 0.167 M

    [acid] / total concentration = 0.167 / 0.5 = 0.33.4

    So percentage = 33.4 % or approx 33 %
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