Concentration of Acid 2 given Relative Strength, Conc of Acid 1 and Degree of Diss of both Acids Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ C_2 = \frac{C_1 \times \alpha_1}{R_{strength} \times \alpha_2} \]

Concentration of Acid 2 (C₂):

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1. What is Concentration of Acid 2 Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the concentration of a second acid based on the relative strength of two acids and their degrees of dissociation.

Purpose: It helps chemists and students compare acid strengths and concentrations in chemical equilibrium problems.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ C_2 = \frac{C_1 \times \alpha_1}{R_{strength} \times \alpha_2} \]

Where:

\( C_2 \) — Concentration of Acid 2 (mol/m³)
\( C_1 \) — Concentration of Acid 1 (mol/m³)
\( \alpha_1 \) — Degree of Dissociation of Acid 1
\( R_{strength} \) — Relative Strength of the Two Acids
\( \alpha_2 \) — Degree of Dissociation of Acid 2

Explanation: The formula relates the concentrations of two acids through their relative strength and dissociation characteristics.

3. Importance of Acid Concentration Calculation

Details: Accurate acid concentration calculations are essential for pH determination, buffer preparation, and chemical reaction stoichiometry.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all required values (must be > 0). Degrees of dissociation should be between 0 and 1.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is degree of dissociation?
A: It's the fraction of acid molecules that dissociate into ions in solution (ranges from 0 to 1).

Q2: How is relative strength determined?
A: Relative strength is the ratio of hydrogen ion concentrations or equilibrium constants of the acids.

Q3: Can I use molarity (M) instead of mol/m³?
A: Yes, since 1 M = 1 mol/L = 1000 mol/m³, the units will cancel out in the ratio.

Q4: What if degree of dissociation is very small?
A: The calculator still works, but very small values (near 0) indicate weak acids.

Q5: Does temperature affect this calculation?
A: Yes, since degree of dissociation is temperature-dependent, ensure all values are for the same temperature.