The acid dissociation constant (Ka) defines the difference between a weak and a strong acid. The % ionization of hypochlorous acid is 0.14%.
<h3>What is the acid dissociation constant?</h3>The acid dissociation constant is used to define the ionization constant of an acidic substance. It gives the quantitative measurement of the strength.
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The acid dissociation constant (Ka) for the reaction is,
Ka = [H⁺][ClO⁻] ÷ [HClO]
= a² ÷ (0.015 - a)
= 3.0 x 10⁻⁸
Now, a² + 3.0 x 10⁻⁸ a - 4.5 × 10⁻¹⁰ = 0
So, a = 2.210 × 10⁻⁵
Solving further,
[H+] = a = 2.210 × 10⁻⁵ M
The percent ionization is calculated as,
[H+] ÷ [HClO] × 100
= 2.210 × 10⁻⁵ M ÷ 0.015 × 100
= 0.14 %
Therefore, 0.14 % is the percentage of hypochlorous ionization.
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Your question is incomplete, but most probably your full question was, The ka of hypochlorous acid (HClO) is 3.0 x 10⁻⁸ at 25.0°C. What is the % of ionization of hypochlorous acid in a 0.015 aqueous solution of HClO at 25.0C?
