The acid ionization equilibrium constant, Ka, describes the

Last updated: 8/9/2022

The acid ionization equilibrium constant, Ka, describes the reaction (where HA is a generic weak acid): H3O+A- <--> HA+H₂O HA+H₂A+ <--> H₂A++ HA HA+ H₂O <--> H3O++A- HA+H3O+ <--> H₂A++ H₂O HA+OH- <--> H₂O + A-