Find Ka, Kb & Verify Kw Relation

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Kw is the equilibrium constant for water, representing the ion product of hydrogen ions [H+] and hydroxide ions [OH-] at a given temperature, typically 1e-14 at 25°C. Ka is the equilibrium constant for acid dissociation, while Kb is for base dissociation. The relationship Kw = Ka * Kb is valid, indicating that the product of the acid and base dissociation constants equals the ion product of water. To find Ka or Kb, one can multiply the equilibrium constant Kc by the concentration of water, represented as Kc * [H2O]. This foundational understanding is crucial for calculating the strength of acids and bases in aqueous solutions.
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I know that Kw is equilibrium constant for water..

but what is Ka and Kb? I Is Ka equilibrium constant for acid and Kb equilibrium constant for Kb? If so how can u find those??

For example..here is an equation

Kw = [OH-][H+] = 1e-14

What is the Ka and the Kb?

Someone told me that Kw=Ka*Kb...is that true?
 
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simple answer would be yes, its true. :)

"a" stands for acid and "b" stands for base dissociation.

to find Ka or Kb simply times H2O by Kc, ie Kc*[H2O].
 

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