Chapter 16, Problem 16.62QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reason for the observed phenomenon, that is, ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions produced by ionization of bisulfate ion can generally be ignored, whereas in case of calculation of $\text{pH}$ of sulfuric acid it is not ignored, is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The degree of ionization is the term that is used to express the extent of the number of ions, when the compound dissolves in a solution. The equilibrium constant helps to find out the association between concentration of reaction and product at equilibrium point.

To determine: The validation of the fact that ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions produced by ionization of bisulfate ion generally ignored during the calculation of $\text{pH}$ of ${\text{H}}_2{\text{SO}}_3$ however in case of calculation of $\text{pH}$ of sulfuric acid it is not ignored.