Answer:
the pH of HCOOH solution is 2.33
Explanation:
The ionization equation for the given acid is written as:
Let's say the initial concentration of the acid is c and the change in concentration x.
Then, equilibrium concentration of acid = (c-x)
and the equilibrium concentration for each of the product would be x
Equilibrium expression for the above equation would be:
From given info, equilibrium concentration of the acid is 0.12
So, (c-x) = 0.12
hence,
Let's solve this for x. Multiply both sides by 0.12
taking square root to both sides:
Now, we have got the concentration of
We know that,
pH = -log(0.00465)
pH = 2.33
Hence, the pH of HCOOH solution is 2.33.