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5. The pH of a water sample is measured to be pH 5.8, and the total molar concentration of
carbonate species in the water is 0.12 mol/L.
a. What is the relevant acid dissociation reaction in the water, and what is the acid dissociation
constant?
b. What are the concentrations of the two dominant carbonate species in the water?
Transcribed Image Text:5. The pH of a water sample is measured to be pH 5.8, and the total molar concentration of carbonate species in the water is 0.12 mol/L. a. What is the relevant acid dissociation reaction in the water, and what is the acid dissociation constant? b. What are the concentrations of the two dominant carbonate species in the water?
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Given:

pH=5.8

Concentration of carbonate species=0.12 mol/L

To find:

The acid dissociation constant

 

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