Chapter 16, Problem 16.4VC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the given options in the problem statement, what would be used to solve for pH, if x in the denominator of the equilibrium expression is neglected has to be identified

Concept Information:

Weak acid:

Weak acids ionize only to limited extent in water. At equilibrium, an aqueous solution of a weak acid has a mixture of unionized acid molecules, hhydronium ions and corresponding conjugate base.

pH definition:

The $\text{pH}$ of a solution is defined as the negative base-10 logarithm of the hydrogen or hydronium ion concentration.

$\text{pH}\text{=}{\text{-log[H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}\text{]}$

To Identify: Among the given options, what would be used to solve for pH, if x in the denominator of the equilibrium expression is neglected