Question

In the graph above for the dissociation of a strong acid, why do the bars for H3O+ and A- have the same height as the bar for HA?

Answer 1

Answer:

The concentration of HA is the same as concentration of H3O+ and A- produced.

Explanation:

The dissociation equation is given below:

HA(aq) + H2O (l) —> H3O+(aq) + A-(aq)

From the reaction above, we can see that the acid is monoprotic acid i.e it has only 1 ionisable hydrogen atom.

Now, from the balanced equation, we can see that the acid produced equal concentration of H3O+ and A-.

This account for the reason why the bars for H3O+ and A- have the same height as the bar for HA.