Question

If an acid has a K(subscript) a = 1.6 x 10^-10, what is the acidity of the solution?

a. acidic
b. basic
c. neutral
d. cannot be determined

Answer 1

Ka value gives u the strength of acidity
Sort by power of 10; -2 is strongest acid, -5 is a weakest one
now can you tell it :)

Answer 2

so then would it be acidic?

Answer 3

oops I mean basic?

Answer 4

noo it will be still acidic :) but not strong acidic
the value they have mentioned is the ka value for phenol :)
now can you tell what is phenol acidic , basic , neutral :)

Answer 5

it's an acid

Answer 6

:-) Thank you

Answer 7

it is not acid but acidic ok :)

Answer 8

ya I meant acidic sorry

Answer 9

:)