Question

(a) Using the expression Ka=[H+][A−][HA] , explain how to determine which solution has the lower pH , 0.10MHF(aq) or 0.10MHC2H3O2(aq) . Do not perform any numerical calculations.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ka=[H+][A−]/[HA]

which solution has the lower pH, 0.10MHF(aq) or 0.10MHC2H3O2(aq) :

Higher value of Ka indicates greater ionization thus more protons in solution, higher H+ concentration in solution means lower pH value.

Since HF have higher Ka have, thus HF solution will have lower pH.