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Ch.17 - Acids and Bases
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Capitolo 17, Problema 39d

Classify each acid as strong or weak. If the acid is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant (Ka). d. H2SO3

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Identify the acid: The given acid is sulfurous acid, \( \text{H}_2\text{SO}_3 \).
Determine if the acid is strong or weak: Sulfurous acid (\( \text{H}_2\text{SO}_3 \)) is a weak acid.
Understand what a weak acid means: A weak acid partially ionizes in solution, meaning it does not completely dissociate into its ions.
Write the ionization reaction: \( \text{H}_2\text{SO}_3 (aq) \rightleftharpoons \text{H}^+ (aq) + \text{HSO}_3^- (aq) \).
Write the expression for the acid ionization constant (\( K_a \)): \( K_a = \frac{[\text{H}^+][\text{HSO}_3^-]}{[\text{H}_2\text{SO}_3]} \).

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Strong vs. Weak Acids

Strong acids completely dissociate in water, releasing all their protons (H+), while weak acids only partially dissociate. This distinction is crucial for understanding acid behavior in solution and predicting the extent of ionization.
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Acid Ionization Constant (Ka)

The acid ionization constant (Ka) quantifies the strength of a weak acid by measuring the equilibrium concentration of its ions in solution. It is defined by the expression Ka = [H+][A-]/[HA], where [H+] is the concentration of hydrogen ions, [A-] is the concentration of the conjugate base, and [HA] is the concentration of the undissociated acid.
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H2SO3 as a Weak Acid

H2SO3, or sulfurous acid, is classified as a weak acid because it does not fully dissociate in solution. Its ionization can be represented by the equation H2SO3 ⇌ H+ + HSO3-, and the corresponding Ka expression can be written to reflect this equilibrium.
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