This tool helps you calculate the acid dissociation constant (Ka) for your chemical solutions quickly and accurately.
Ka Calculator
This calculator allows you to calculate the acid dissociation constant (Ka) of a substance given its concentration and its ionized fraction. Enter the substance concentration in molarity (M) and the ionized fraction (α) which should be a number between 0 and 1.
How to Use:
- Enter the substance concentration in molarity (M) in the first input field.
- Enter the ionized fraction (α) which is a number between 0 and 1 in the second input field.
- Click “Calculate” to get the result.
- The calculator will display the calculated Ka value in the “Result” field.
Explanation:
The acid dissociation constant (Ka) is a quantitative measure of the strength of an acid in solution. It is calculated using the formula:
Ka = (α * [HA]) / (1 - α)
where [HA] is the concentration of the substance, and α is the ionized fraction.
Limitations:
- The input concentration should be a positive number (>= 0).
- The ionized fraction should be a number between 0 and 1.
- The result might not be accurate if the inputs are very small or very large numbers due to potential floating-point precision issues.
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