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    HA(aq) <---> H+(aq) + A-(aq)
    The equilibrium constant for the dissociation of an acid is known as Ka. The larger the value of Ka, the stronger the acid.

    That is, Ka = [hydrogen ions][acid ions]/[acid] -------(1)

    So we have to write down the dissociation equation.

    If one mole of the acid, on ionization, gives one mole each hydrogen and "acid ions" then,

    Ka = [hydrogen ions] and the concentration of hydrogen ions is related to the pH as

    pH = -log10 [H+] ------(2)

    Determining Ka. What is the Ka value for a weak acid if a 0.0150-M solution has a pH of 2.67?

    For weak acid also, Ka = [H+] [A-]/[HA]
    Since pH is given, [H+] = 10-pH = 10-2.67 = 0.00214

    We have the following reaction HA(aq) <---> H+(aq) + A-(aq)

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