Question

Estimate the equilibrium constant for the weak acid HCO2H, if a 2.19×10-3 M aqueous solution of HCO2H has a pH 3.21 (make an approximate calculation assuming that initial concentration is equal to the equilibrium concentration).

HCO2H = HCO2- + H+
See your HAc problem.

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