Calculate the Ka values for the two pKa values obtained for the weak acid unknown. Are the products or reactants favored? Which one of the two favors the products more or the reactants less? pKa 1 has a value of 2.66. pKa 2 has a value of 7.01.
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66). Given pKa 1 = 2.66, we can calculate Ka 1 using the formula Ka = 10^(-pKa). Ka 1 = 10^(-2.66) = 0.00218. ** Show more…
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