Answer to Question #227930 in Chemistry for Aki

Question #227930

Calculate the value of the ionization constant K_a, if the pK_a is 5.64

Expert's answer

Solution:

pK_a = - log(K_a)

K_a = 10^-pKa

K_a = 10^-5.64 = 2.29×10^-6

K_a = 2.29×10^-6

Answer: The value of the ionization constant (K_a) is 2.29×10^-6

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