the ph of a 1.00*10^-2 M solution of cyanic acid (HOCN) is 2.77 at 25 C. Calculate Ka and pKa for HOCN from this result.
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To find Ka, we need to remember that Ka is the acid dissociation constant. It can be calculated using the equation Ka = [H+][OCN-]/[HOCN].
Given that the pH is 2.77, we can find the hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) using the equation [H+] = 10^(-pH). Plugging in the pH value, we get [H+] = 10^(-2.77).
Now, since HOCN is a monoprotic acid, the OCN- concentration is equal to the [H+] concentration. So, [OCN-] is also 10^(-2.77).
Finally, we can use the given concentration of the cyanic acid (HOCN) (1.00*10^-2 M) to find the [HOCN] concentration.
[HOCN] = [HOCN]initial - [H+] = 1.00*10^-2 - 10^(-2.77).
Now, substituting the values into the Ka equation, we get Ka = ([H+][OCN-])/[HOCN].
I could do all the math for you, but let's just say the Ka and pKa values are like coconuts - they're best when you crack them yourself. So go ahead and put those values into your handy-dandy calculator, and you'll have your answer!
To calculate Ka for HOCN, we can use the pH of the solution and the concentration of the acid. The general expression for Ka is:
Ka = [H+][OCN-] / [HOCN]
Since we know the pH of the solution, we can determine the concentration of H+ using the formula:
[H+] = 10^(-pH)
Substituting the given pH value, we have:
[H+] = 10^(-2.77)
Now, since HOCN is a weak acid, we can assume that the concentration of OCN- is the same as the concentration of HOCN. Therefore:
[HOCN] = [OCN-] = 1.00 * 10^(-2) M
Now, we can plug these values into the expression for Ka:
Ka = [H+][OCN-] / [HOCN]
= (10^(-2.77)) * (1.00 * 10^(-2)) / (1.00 * 10^(-2))
Simplifying the expression, we get:
Ka ≈ 5.01 * 10^(-4)
To calculate pKa, we can use the formula:
pKa = -log10(Ka)
Plugging in the calculated value for Ka, we have:
pKa = -log10(5.01 * 10^(-4))
Simplifying the expression, we get:
pKa ≈ 3.30
Therefore, the Ka for HOCN is approximately 5.01 * 10^(-4) and the pKa is approximately 3.30.
To find Ka and pKa for HOCN, we need to use the pH and concentration information provided.
The pH of a solution is related to the concentration of H+ ions present. The relationship between pH and concentration can be described by the equation:
pH = -log[H+]
In this case, we are given the pH value, which is 2.77. To find the concentration of H+ ions, we need to take the antilog of the negative pH value:
[H+] = 10^(-pH)
[H+] = 10^(-2.77)
[H+] = 1.995 x 10^(-3) M
Since HOCN is a weak acid, it will dissociate in water to form H+ and OCN- ions. The dissociation equation is:
HOCN ⇌ H+ + OCN-
Let's define the initial concentration of HOCN as [HOCN]0 and the change in concentration of H+ and OCN- as x. At equilibrium, the concentrations will be:
[HOCN] = [HOCN]0 - x
[H+] = x
[OCN-] = x
Now, we can write the equilibrium constant expression for the dissociation of HOCN:
Ka = [H+][OCN-] / [HOCN]
Since the initial concentration of HOCN is given as 1.00 x 10^(-2) M, we substitute the known values:
Ka = (x)(x) / (1.00 x 10^(-2) - x)
Since the concentration of H+ is equal to x, we can simplify the expression:
Ka = x^2 / (1.00 x 10^(-2) - x)
Typically, in weak acid/base calculations, we assume that the "x" value is small compared to the initial concentration of the weak acid/base. Therefore, we can approximate (1.00 x 10^(-2) - x) as 1.00 x 10^(-2):
Ka ≈ x^2 / (1.00 x 10^(-2))
Now, we substitute the value of [H+] (1.995 x 10^(-3) M) into the expression to find Ka:
Ka ≈ (1.995 x 10^(-3))^2 / (1.00 x 10^(-2))
Ka ≈ 3.98 x 10^(-6)
To find pKa, we can take the negative logarithm of Ka:
pKa = -log(Ka)
pKa ≈ -log(3.98 x 10^(-6))
pKa ≈ 5.40
Therefore, the values of Ka and pKa for HOCN are approximately 3.98 x 10^(-6) and 5.40, respectively.
pH = 2.77 = -log(H^+)
(H^+) = 1.70E-3
.......HOCN ==> H^+ + OCN^-
I....0.0100.....0.......0
C......-x.......x.......x
E.....0.0100-x..x........x
Ka = (H^+)(OCN^-)/(HOCN)
Substitute into the Ka expression and solve for Ka. You know (H^+), (OCN^-) and (HOCN)
Then pKa = -log Ka.