Multiple Choice
Determine the pH of a 0.036 M solution of formic acid (HCO2H), given that the acid dissociation constant (Ka) is 1.8 x 10^-4. The dissociation reaction is: HCO2H (aq) ⇌ H+ (aq) + HCO2- (aq).
What is [H⁺] in a 0.270 M solution of acrylic acid, CH2CHCOOH (Ka = 3.16 × 10⁻⁵)?
A chemical that is effective in preserving foods with a low ph such as bread is