Formic acid when in water would dissociate into ions just like any acids. It would dissociate into the hydrogen ion and the formate ion. The equilibrium dissociation equation would be written as:
<span>HCOOH (aq) + H2O (l) ⇌ H+ (aq) + HCOO- (aq)
Formic acid is a weak acid which means that when in aqueous solution it does not completely dissociate into its corresponding ions. Only a certain amount that would be dissociated so in the solution there will be HCOOH, HCOO- and H+ molecules. It is also known as Methanoic acid and an important substance for the synthesis of a number of substances. It is naturally occurring in ants.</span>
Most transition metal form more than one cation but aluminum forms the Al3+ cation only.
Answer:
Which sequence of events is required to form a limestone cave where you can walk around and observe cave formations, such as stalactites? (Note: stalactites hang from the ceiling - they have to hold on tight to the roof.)
A geological sequence of events as involving the lowering of the water table to expose cave structures where stalactites and stalagmites form which is described as follows,
Explanation:
1. Acidic percolated water formed cavities of solution beneath the natural water table known as phreatic zone
2. After the passage of time there is a drop in the water table dropped forming caves from cavities
3. These caves, which are air filled voids that contains adequate environment for forming stalactites and stalagmites and where they are found
The half life for C14 is 5730 years.
We assume that Carbon 14/ Carbon 12 ratio was steady for living organisms over time, the problem is actually telling us that
= 0.0725 =
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Take the natural logarithm and In on both sides.
ln(0.725) = ln
ˣ
= - 0.3216 = xln (
= -0.6931x.
So x = (-.3216) / (-0.6931) = 0.464
or
t/t₁/₂ = 0.464
So t = 0.464 x t₁/₂ = 0.464 * 5730 yrs = 2660 years.
