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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