Acetic Acid Dissociation in Water

CH₃COOH + H₂O ⇌ CH₃COO⁻ + H₃O⁺

Ikhtisar

Acetic acid partially dissociates in water with Ka = 1.8 × 10⁻⁵, meaning only about 1.3% of molecules ionize in a 1 M solution. This equilibrium is the archetypal weak acid dissociation used to teach acid ionization constants, ICE tables, and the relationship between Ka and pH.

Peserta

Peran	Zat	Koefisien	Keadaan
Reaktan	Acetic Acid CH₃COOH	1	(aq)
Reaktan	Water H₂O	1	(l)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Vinegar (5% acetic acid) has a pH around 2.4 because the weak acid only partially ionizes, unlike strong acids that fully dissociate.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Understanding weak acid equilibria is essential for formulating buffer solutions, pharmaceutical preparations, and controlling pH in fermentation processes.

Sifat

Jenis: Acid-Base
Dapat Dibalik: Ya
Energi: Endoterm
ΔH: 0,4 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Acetic Acid Dissociation in Water?

The balanced equation is: CH₃COOH + H₂O ⇌ CH₃COO⁻ + H₃O⁺.

What type of reaction is Acetic Acid Dissociation in Water?

Acetic Acid Dissociation in Water is a acid-base reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.

Is Acetic Acid Dissociation in Water exothermic or endothermic?

Acetic Acid Dissociation in Water is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 0.4 kJ/mol.