An aqueous solution of formic acid, that is 1.00 percent by weight formic acid, has a...

An aqueous solution of formic acid, that is 1.00 percent by weight formic acid, has a density of 1.0006 g/mL. A student determines that the freezing point of this solution is -0.421 °C.

Based on the observed freezing point, what is the percent ionization of the acid and the value of K_a?
K_f for H₂O is 1.86 °C/m.

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