2 Chemistry -- Ionic Equilibrium

The pH of 0.1 M HCN solution is 5.2. What is the value of the ionization constant (Ka) for the acid?

The pH of 0.1 M HCN solution is 5.2. What is the value of the ionization constant (Ka) for the acid?

HCN being a weak acid has low ionization constant, 

C = 0.1 M 

pH = 5.2 

thus  [H+] = 10 - 5.2 = 0.1 Ic

Ic= 6.3 x 10 -5

now, Ka = Ic 2 x C [ for weak acid ] 

                =( 6.3 x 10 -5 )2 x 0.1 

                  = 3.98 x 10 -10

                   

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