Chapter 1, Problem 17P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ratio of protonated to deprotonated form of acid is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The ratio of protonated to de protonated form of an acid can be determined by the use of following expression,

$\text{pH}=\text{p}{K}_{\text{a}}+\log \left(\frac{\left[{\text{A}}^{-}\right]}{\left[\text{HA}\right]}\right)$ ...... (1)