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mimi88
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- Homework Statement
- a,10:1
b,1:10
- Relevant Equations
- pH=Pka
I think it is 1:10 but I am not sure the meaning of PKa -1, can someone explain it please.
The pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution, while pKa is the negative logarithm of the acid dissociation constant. In this equation, pH is equal to pKa minus 1.
The ratio is calculated by taking the negative logarithm of the acid dissociation constant (pKa) and subtracting 1 from it. This value represents the pH of a solution that is one unit below the pKa value.
A higher ratio indicates that the solution is more basic, as the pH is further away from the pKa value. This means that there are more hydroxide ions present in the solution compared to hydrogen ions.
The ratio of pH=pKa-1 is an indicator of the strength of an acid. A lower ratio indicates a stronger acid, as the pH is closer to the pKa value. This means that the acid is more likely to dissociate and release hydrogen ions in solution.
No, the ratio alone cannot determine the concentration of a solution. Other factors such as the volume and concentration of the acid or base must also be taken into account.