Calculate the equilibrium concentrations of H2SO3, H+, HSO3–, and SO32– in a 0.100 M solution of sulfurous acid (H2SO3).  (Ka1 = 1.30 x 10–2; Ka2 = 6.30 x 10–8)

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16. Calculate the equilibrium concentrations of H2SO3, H+, HSO3, and SO32– in a 0.100 M solution of sulfurous acid (H2SO3).  (Ka1 = 1.30 x 10–2; Ka2 = 6.30 x 10–8)

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