2 2.following equilibrium:IсEa)Formic acid is classified as a weak acid with a Ka of 1.7 x 10-4 given by thec)d)HCOOHZb)Starting with an initial concentration of 0.15 M, using x as the variable preparean ICE table for this reaction.HCOO + H+Write the equilibrium equation for the dissociation of formic acid in water.HCOOHHCOOH+Input the "E" values into the equilibrium equation and solve for x using thequadratic approximation.Calculate the pH of this solution at equilibrium.3

There are several theories to define the compound as acid.One such theory is the Arrhenius…

Formic acid is classified as a weak acid with a Ka of 1.7 x 10-4 given by the following equilibrium: 2. I C E a) b) Starting with an initial concentration of 0.15 M, using x as the variable prepare an ICE table for this reaction. c) HCOOH * HCOO + H* Write the equilibrium equation for the dissociation of formic acid in water. d) HCOOH HCOO H* Input the "E" values into the equilibrium equation and solve for x using the quadratic approximation. Calculate the pH of this solution at equilibrium.

Formic acid is classified as a weak acid with a Ka of 1.7 x 10-4 given by the following equilibrium: 2. I C E a) b) Starting with an initial concentration of 0.15 M, using x as the variable prepare an ICE table for this reaction. c) HCOOH * HCOO + H* Write the equilibrium equation for the dissociation of formic acid in water. d) HCOOH HCOO H* Input the "E" values into the equilibrium equation and solve for x using the quadratic approximation. Calculate the pH of this solution at equilibrium.

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Chapter12: Chemical Equilibrium

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