A weak acid (HA) solution has a 5.6 x 10-5 M of H3O*. If the Ka for the weak acid is 3.1 x 10-8

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A weak acid (HA) solution has a 5.6 x 105 M of H3O*. If the K for the weak acid is 3.1 x
108, calculate the initial molarity of the weak acid.
Transcribed Image Text:A weak acid (HA) solution has a 5.6 x 105 M of H3O*. If the K for the weak acid is 3.1 x 108, calculate the initial molarity of the weak acid.
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