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Using the Acid Dissociation Constant Ka with Weak Acids

14 min • 26 april 2021

In this episode we simplify:

What is the acid dissociation constant, Ka
Calculating pH from the H+ concentration
Calculating the H+ concentration from pH
Calculate acid concentration [HA] for a weak acid
Calculate the acid dissociation constant, Ka

It's really not as difficult as it seems. Listen in and get chemistry confident.

Suggested listening: Also listen to episode 9 which introduces the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid and defines how to calculate pH.

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Using the Acid Dissociation Constant Ka with Weak Acids

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