Question

g The pH of gastric juice in the stomach of a certain individual is 1.50. After a few aspirin tablets have been swallowed, the concentration of acetylsalicylic acid in the stomach is 0.400 M. Calculate the percent ionization of the acid under these conditions.

Answer 1

Answer: After a few aspirin tablets have been swallowed, the concentration of acetylsalicylic acid in the stomach is 0.20 M. Calculate the percent ionization of the acid under these conditions. Therefore, the percent ionization is - X 100% = 3.8%.