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Ionization Constant of Formic Acid

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This lecture focuses on the ionization constant of formic acid, the simplest carboxylic acid with one carbon atom, and its application in determining pH using thermodynamics calculations. The instructor explains the process of ionization, the calculation of delta G0, and the equilibrium constant K.

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Thermodynamics: Statistical mechanics

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