Acids, bases and pH Flashcards

1
Q

What does a conjugate acid base pair contain?

A

2 species that can be interconverted by the transfer of a proton

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What approximations must be made when calculating the pH of a weak acid?

A

[H+] = [A-] at equilibrium

[HA] at equilibrium = [HA] undissociated

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