Question

a.) Formic acid (HCOOH, Ka = 1.77 x 10^-4) is the active ingredient in ant venom. Write the dissociation reaction for an aqueous solution of formic acid. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

b.) Is formic acid a weak acid or a strong acid? what does this mean for the reaction in 4a? ___________________________________________.

c.) Calculate the pH and pOH of a 0.25 M solution of formic acid. Is this solution acidic, basic or neutral?

pH=_________ pOH=__________ acidic,basic or neutral=____________

d.) A solution of formic acid has a pH of 3.00. What is the (initial) concentration of formic acid in this solution?

[HCOOH]₀=______________