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What is the equilibrium constant expression for the reaction of a weak acid HA dissociating in water, and how would you determine the equilibrium constant (Ka) experimentally using pH measurements?

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The equilibrium constant expression for the reaction of a weak acid HA dissociating in water is given by the acid dissociation constant  Ka . The reaction can be represented as:HA  aq   H+  aq  + A-  aq The equilibrium constant expression for this reaction is:Ka = [H+][A-] / [HA]To determine the equilibrium constant  Ka  experimentally using pH measurements, follow these steps:1. Prepare a solution of the weak acid with a known concentration  C  in water.2. Measure the pH of the solution using a pH meter or pH indicator.3. Calculate the concentration of H+ ions  [H+]  in the solution using the pH value:   [H+] = 10^-pH 4. Since the weak acid dissociates into H+ and A- ions, the concentration of A- ions  [A-]  will be equal to the concentration of H+ ions:   [A-] = [H+]5. The initial concentration of the weak acid  HA  will decrease by the amount of H+ ions formed. Therefore, the equilibrium concentration of HA  [HA]  can be calculated as:   [HA] = C - [H+]6. Substitute the values of [H+], [A-], and [HA] into the Ka expression and solve for Ka:   Ka = [H+][A-] / [HA]By following these steps, you can experimentally determine the equilibrium constant  Ka  for the dissociation of a weak acid in water using pH measurements.

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