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The acid ionization constant for Ga(H2O)63+ (aq) is 2.5×10-3 . Calculate the pH of a 0.1500 M solution of Ga(NO3)3 .
Ka for Ga(H2O)63+ (aq) = 2.5×10^-3 .
Ga(H2O)63+ (aq) ---------------> Ga(H2O)5.(OH)2+ + H+
0.1500 0 0
0.1500 - x x x
Ka = x^2 / 0.15 - x
2.5 x 10^-3 = x^2 / 0.15 - x
x = 0.0182
[H+] = 0.0182 M
pH = -log (0.0182)
pH = 1.74