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In evaluating the pH of an aqueous weak acid solution, __________ usually can be

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Question

In evaluating the pH of an aqueous weak acid solution, __________ usually can be ignored.

a

the concentration of the weak acid

b

the concentration of hydronium ion produced by the autoionization of water

c

the reaction of the weak acid with water

d

the concentration of the ionized hydronium ion

e

the concentration of the conjugate base

a

the concentration of the weak acid

b

the concentration of hydronium ion produced by the autoionization of water

c

the reaction of the weak acid with water

d

the concentration of the ionized hydronium ion

e

the concentration of the conjugate base

Explanation / Answer

b

the concentration of hydronium ion produced by the autoionization of water