Propionic acid, C2H5CO2H (Ka = 1.34×10-5), is a weak acid used in the manufacture of calcium propionate, a food preservative. What is the pH of a 0.356 M solution of C2H5CO₂H? Hint: you may want to construct an ICE table Give your answer to two decimal places.

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Propionic acid, C2H5CO2H (Ka = 1.34×10-5), is a weak acid used in the
manufacture of calcium propionate, a food preservative. What is the pH of
a 0.356 M solution of C2H5CO₂H?
Hint: you may want to construct an ICE table
Give your answer to two decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:Propionic acid, C2H5CO2H (Ka = 1.34×10-5), is a weak acid used in the manufacture of calcium propionate, a food preservative. What is the pH of a 0.356 M solution of C2H5CO₂H? Hint: you may want to construct an ICE table Give your answer to two decimal places.
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