JEE MainChemistryIonic Equilibrium
A weak monoprotic acid solution has a concentration of 0.04 M and a measured pH of 3.0 . The acid dissociation constant ( K_a ) of the acid is x 10⁻⁶ . The value of x is ____.
Correct answer
25
Step-by-step solution
pH = 3.0 [ H ^+] = 10⁻³ M For a weak acid, [ H ^+] = K_a C K_a = [ H ^+]^2 C = (10⁻³)^2 0.04 = 10⁻⁶ 0.04 = 25 10⁻⁶ Thus, x = 25 . Answer: 25