Problem: A 0.28 M solution of a weak acid is 3.5% ionized. What is the pH of the solution?1. 3.172. 1.463. 0.554. 2.015. 5.25

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We’re being asked to determine the pH of a 0.28 M weak acid that is 3.5% ionized.

Recall that the percent ionization is given by:

Also recall that pH is given by:

$\overline{){\mathbf{pH}}{\mathbf{=}}{\mathbf{-}}{\mathbf{log}}{\mathbf{\left[}}{{\mathbf{H}}}_{{\mathbf{3}}}{{\mathbf{O}}}^{{\mathbf{+}}}{\mathbf{\right]}}}$

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A 0.28 M solution of a weak acid is 3.5% ionized. What is the pH of the solution?

1. 3.17

2. 1.46

3. 0.55

4. 2.01

5. 5.25

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