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C0=Ka(1-𝝰)𝝰2
C0 - Initial Concentration?Ka - Dissociation Constant of Weak Acid?𝝰 - Degree of Dissociation?

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0.0849Edit=16Edit(1-0.35Edit)0.35Edit2
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Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
C0=Ka(1-𝝰)𝝰2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C0=16(1-0.35)0.352
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C0=16(1-0.35)0.352
Next Step Evaluate
C0=84.8979591836735mol/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
C0=0.0848979591836735mol/L
LAST Step Rounding Answer
C0=0.0849mol/L

Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation Formula Elements

Variables
Initial Concentration
The Initial concentration is the abundance of a constituent divided by the total volume of a mixture before diffusion or reaction.
Symbol: C0
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dissociation Constant of Weak Acid
The Dissociation Constant of Weak Acid is a quantitative measure of the strength of a weak acid in solution.
Symbol: Ka
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Degree of Dissociation
The Degree of Dissociation is the extent of generating current carrying free ions, which are dissociated from the fraction of solute at a given concentration.
Symbol: 𝝰
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Initial Concentration

​Go Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka
C0=Ka𝝰2
​Go Initial Concentration of Weak Base given Dissociation Constant Kb and Degree of Dissociation
C0=Kb(1-𝝰)𝝰2
​Go Initial Concentration of Weak Base given Dissociation Constant Kb
C0=Kb𝝰2

Other formulas in Ostwald Dilution Law category

​Go Dissociation constant of Weak Acid Ka given Concentration of Weak Acid and its Ions
Ka=H+A-HA
​Go Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant and Concentration of Ions
HA=H+A-Ka
​Go Concentration of Hydrogen ion given Ka and Concentration of Weak Acid and Anion
H+=KaHAA-
​Go Concentration of Anion given Ka and Concentration of Weak Acid and Hydrogen ion
A-=KaHAH+

How to Evaluate Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation?

Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation evaluator uses Initial Concentration = (Dissociation Constant of Weak Acid*(1-Degree of Dissociation))/(Degree of Dissociation^2) to evaluate the Initial Concentration, The Initial concentration of weak acid given dissociation constant Ka and degree of dissociation formula is defined as the ratio of the product of the dissociation constant of the weak acid (Ka) and the difference in unity and degree of dissociation to the square of the degree of dissociation (α). Initial Concentration is denoted by C0 symbol.

How to evaluate Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation, enter Dissociation Constant of Weak Acid (Ka) & Degree of Dissociation (𝝰) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation

What is the formula to find Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation?
The formula of Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation is expressed as Initial Concentration = (Dissociation Constant of Weak Acid*(1-Degree of Dissociation))/(Degree of Dissociation^2). Here is an example- 8.5E-5 = (16*(1-0.35))/(0.35^2).
How to calculate Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation?
With Dissociation Constant of Weak Acid (Ka) & Degree of Dissociation (𝝰) we can find Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation using the formula - Initial Concentration = (Dissociation Constant of Weak Acid*(1-Degree of Dissociation))/(Degree of Dissociation^2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Initial Concentration?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Initial Concentration-
  • Initial Concentration=Dissociation Constant of Weak Acid/(Degree of Dissociation^2)OpenImg
  • Initial Concentration=(Dissociation Constant of Weak Base*(1-Degree of Dissociation))/(Degree of Dissociation^2)OpenImg
  • Initial Concentration=Dissociation Constant of Weak Base/(Degree of Dissociation^2)OpenImg
Can the Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation be negative?
Yes, the Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation, measured in Molar Concentration can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation?
Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation is usually measured using the Mole per Liter[mol/L] for Molar Concentration. Mole per Cubic Meter[mol/L], Mole per Cubic Millimeter[mol/L], Kilomole per Cubic Meter[mol/L] are the few other units in which Initial Concentration of Weak Acid given Dissociation Constant Ka and Degree of Dissociation can be measured.
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