It is a weak acid and only partly ionizes when mixed with


Acetic acid, (CH3COOH) is the component in vinegar that gives it its acidity. It is a weak acid and only partly ionizes when mixed with water according to the following chemical reaction:  CH3COOH+H2O→H3O+CH3COO-

Write down the expression for the reaction quotient when acetic acid is mixed with water as shown above.

If at equilibrium the concentration of CH3COOH is 0.5 M, CH3COO- is 0.4 M and H+ is 1.9 x 10-5, calculate the equilibrium constant Ka.

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