is it possible to work out the ka from the Pka?

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2006-10-25 02:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Yes it is possible. Is as follows:

As we know that: pKa = -log Ka hence solving for Ka:

Ka = 10^-pKa

That´s it!

Good luck!

2006-10-25 02:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by CHESSLARUS 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Pka = -logka

Hence ka is the antilog of 1/Pka

2006-10-27 03:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by lykovetos 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sure. the pKa is defined as pKa= -log (Ka).

Take the inverse.

2006-10-25 02:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by Iridium190 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

just like pH = -log[H+]

pKa = -logKa

2006-10-25 04:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yea! Just take the ps out of it

2006-10-25 03:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋