Chapter 10.10, Problem 2QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}$ for a given acid has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Acid dissociation constant ${\text{K}}_{\text{a}}$ is defined as measure of acid strength in a given solution.  ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}$ is the negative logarithm of acid dissociation constant.  It is given as,

        ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}\text{=}{\text{-log}}_{\text{10}}{\text{K}}_{\text{a}}$