Calculate the equilibrium concentration of H 3 O H3O in a 0.20 M M solution of oxalic acid. Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

The equilibrium concentration of ion is

Explanation:

We are given:

Molarity of oxalic acid solution = 0.20 M

Oxalic acid is a weak acid and will dissociate 2 hydrogen ions.

Initial:        0.20

At eqllm:    0.20-x                            x                 x

The expression of first equilibrium constant equation follows:

We know that:

Putting values in above equation, we get:

Neglecting the negative value of 'x', because concentration cannot be negative.

So, equilibrium concentration of hydronium ion = x = 0.083 M

Initial:         0.083  

At eqllm:    0.083-y                      0.083+y               y

The expression of second equilibrium constant equation follows:

We know that:

Putting values in above equation, we get:

Neglecting the negative value of 'x', because concentration cannot be negative.

So, equilibrium concentration of hydronium ion = y = 0.0000639 M

Total concentration of hydronium ion = [x + y] = [0.083 + 0.0000639] = 0.0830639 M

Hence, the equilibrium concentration of ion is

a) the particles of the chair are strongly held together.