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The Ka of ethanoic acid is 1.7x10^-5. Apple cider vinegar has a pH of 4.2
Assuming that all the acidity is due to ethanoic acid, calculate the concentration of ethanoic acid in the vinegar
Original post by pg05
The Ka of ethanoic acid is 1.7x10^-5. Apple cider vinegar has a pH of 4.2
Assuming that all the acidity is due to ethanoic acid, calculate the concentration of ethanoic acid in the vinegar


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Write down the forumla for the Ka of ethanoic acid and pH and start from there.

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