
Elena H.
asked 11/30/22Why can't the Ka of the acid be determined at the midpoint in the titration of a strong acid with a strong base?
Why can't the Ka of the acid be determined at the midpoint in the titration of a strong acid with a strong base?
options given:
a)the number of moles of strong acid is unknown
b)the Ka of the strong acid is too small to measure
c)the solution is not a buffer at the midpoint
d)it's impossible to find the midpoint in a strong acid titration
1 Expert Answer
J.R. S. answered 11/30/22
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
Strong acids don't have a Ka. The Ka value is only given for WEAK acids.
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J.R. S.
11/30/22