Hello, I’m Avinto, your guide to mastering the Ionic Equilibrium of Acids and Bases! Weak acids and bases only partially ionize in water, leading to equilibrium constants known as
𝐾
𝑎
K
a
(acid dissociation constant) and
𝐾
𝑏
K
b
(base dissociation constant). These constants allow us to quantify the strength of acids and bases. Together, we’ll dive into ionization, calculate
𝐾
𝑎
K
a
and
𝐾
𝑏
K
b
, and solve real-world problems. Let’s explore the equilibrium behind acidity and basicity!