Step 1: Define Dissociation Equation For a weak acid HA dissociating in water: \[ HA \rightleftharpoons H_3O^+ + A^- \]
Step 2: Compute Concentrations Given initial concentration: \[ [HA] = 0.5 \text{ M}, \quad \alpha = 1\% = 0.01 \] \[ \text{Dissociated amount} = 0.5 \times 0.01 = 0.005 \text{ M} \] \[ [H_3O^+] = [A^-] = 0.005 \text{ M}, \quad [HA] = 0.5 - 0.005 = 0.495 \text{ M} \]
At equilibrium for the reaction $ A_2 (g) + B_2 (g) \rightleftharpoons 2AB (g) $, the concentrations of $ A_2 $, $ B_2 $, and $ AB $ respectively are $ 1.5 \times 10^{-3} M $, $ 2.1 \times 10^{-3} M $, and $ 1.4 \times 10^{-3} M $. What will be $ K_p $ for the decomposition of $ AB $ at the same temperature?
At \( 27^\circ C \), the degree of dissociation of weak acid (HA) in its 0.5M aqueous solution is 1%. Its \( K_a \) value is approximately: