Weak monoprotic acid is HA
..........HA --> H^+ + A^-
I.......0.08.....0.....0
C........-x......x.....x
E......0.08-x....x.....x
Substitute the E line into the Ka expression. The problem tells you that x = 1E-4. You may need to solve the quadratic; i.e., you may not be able to assume 0.08-x = 0.08
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Calculate the dissociation constant of a weak monoprotic acid if a 0.08 M solution of this acid gives a hydrogen-ion concentration of 0.0001 M?
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