10 mL of 1.8 M acetic acid (CH3COOH) is titrated with 1.0 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The titration curve is shown. What is the approximate pK₁? pK₂ = 0.5 12 108 fraction converted: 0.5 吉 6 4 2 0 At the pK₁, what fraction of the carboxyl group will have been converted to COO¯? Express your answer as a decimal, not a percent. 0 5 10 15 Volume of base (mL) 20 25

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10 mL of 1.8 M acetic acid (CH3COOH) is titrated with 1.0 M sodium
hydroxide (NaOH). The titration curve is shown.
What is the approximate pK₁?
pKa
=
0.5
fraction converted:
12 10 8
At the pK₁, what fraction of the carboxyl group will have been converted to COO-?
Express your answer as a decimal, not a percent.
0.5
6
4
2
0
0
5
10
15
Volume of base (mL)
20
25
Transcribed Image Text:10 mL of 1.8 M acetic acid (CH3COOH) is titrated with 1.0 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The titration curve is shown. What is the approximate pK₁? pKa = 0.5 fraction converted: 12 10 8 At the pK₁, what fraction of the carboxyl group will have been converted to COO-? Express your answer as a decimal, not a percent. 0.5 6 4 2 0 0 5 10 15 Volume of base (mL) 20 25
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