How to Determine the Dissociation Constant of Ethanoic Acid?

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The discussion focuses on determining the dissociation constant (Ka) of ethanoic acid using the indicator method with bromocresol green. The procedure involves mixing 0.02M ethanoic acid and 0.02M sodium ethanoate, followed by the addition of 10 drops of bromocresol green. The equilibrium expression for the dissociation of the acid is provided, along with the specific Ka value for bromocresol green at 2 x 10^-5 mol dm-3. Key calculations include determining the ratio of [ln-]/[Hln] and calculating [H+] in the mixture to find the value of Ka for ethanoic acid.

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I'm preparing for a chemistry lab relating to "Determination of the dissociation constant of a eak acid".

In part of the lab, I will b doing the following for measuring "Ka" for ethanoic acid using the indicator method:

1- Mix ethanoic acid (0.02M, 5cm3) and sodium ethanoate (0.02M, 5cm3).
2- Add bromocresol green (10 drops) and mix thoroughly.

And, in the introduction to the lab, I'm given this information:
Hln(aq) <-----> H+(aq) + ln-(aq)
ka(Hln) = [H+][ln-] / [Hln]
ka(Hln) for bromocresol green = 2 x 10^-5 mol dm-3

Provided that, how can I answer those questions:
1- What is the ratio of [ln-]/[Hln] in the CH3COOH/CH3COONa mixture?
2- Using this equation "ka(Hln) = [H+][ln-] / [Hln]", calculate [H+] in the CH3COOH/CH3COONa mixture.
3- What is the value of Ka for ethanoic acid?

Thanks.
 
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Explain complete procedure you are expected to follow, looks to me like there is something missing.
 

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