What is the equation for the acid ionization constant of HNO3?

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Dr. K.
Jul 3, 2018

K_a = ([H^+][NO_3^-])/[HNO_3]

Explanation:

The equation for ionization of nitric acid, HNO_3 can be written as

HNO_3(aq) -> H^+(aq) + NO_3^-(aq)

From the equation, the acid ionization constant, K_a, can be written as

K_a = ([H^+][NO_3^-])/[HNO_3]

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