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Let's go through each part of question 17 one by one. This question requires calculating the pH and degree of dissociation for various acid and base solutions. I’ll explain the approach for each part in detail:

### Part A
- **Given**: Methanoic acid (formic acid) solution with \( \text{Ka} = 1.0 \times 10^{-4} \) and concentration \( C = 0.1 \, M \).
  
To find **pH** and **degree of dissociation**:
1. Use the dissociation constant expression for weak acids:
   \[
   \text{Ka} = \frac{[H^+][A^-]}{[HA]}
   \]
   where \( [H^+] = [A^-] = x \) and \( [HA] = C - x \approx C \).
2. This simplifies to:
   \[
   \text{Ka} = \frac{x^2}{C}
   \]
   Solving for \( x = [H^+] \):
   \[
   x = \sqrt{\text{Ka} \cdot C} = \sqrt{(1.0 \times 10^{-4})(0.1)} = \sqrt{1.0 \times 10^{-5}} = 10^{-2.5} \approx 0.0032 \, M
   \]
3. **pH** is:
   \[
   \text{pH} = -\log[H^+] \approx -\log(0.0032) \approx 2.5
   \]
4. **Degree of dissociation (α)**:
   \[
   \alpha = \frac{[H^+]}{C} = \frac{0.0032}{0.1} = 0.032 \text{ or } 3.2\%
   \]

### Part B
- **Given**: Hydrocyanic acid solution with \( \text{pKa} = 9.2 \) and 0.6750 grams in 500 mL of water.

1. Convert **pKa** to **Ka**:
   \[
   \text{Ka} = 10^{-\text{pKa}} = 10^{-9.2} \approx 6.3 \times 10^{-10}
   \]
2. Calculate the **molarity** (C) of HCN:
   - Molar mass of HCN = 27.03 g/mol.
   - Moles of HCN = \( \frac{0.6750}{27.03} \approx 0.025 \, \text{mol} \).
   - Volume = 0.5 L, so \( C = \frac{0.025}{0.5} = 0.05 \, M \).
3. Solve for **pH** using the same steps as in Part A.

### Part C
- **Given**: Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) solution with \( \text{Ka} = 1.8 \times 10^{-5} \) and concentration \( C = 0.1 \, M \).
  
Same approach as Part A:
1. **pH**:
   \[
   [H^+] = \sqrt{\text{Ka} \cdot C} = \sqrt{(1.8 \times 10^{-5})(0.1)} \approx 1.34 \times 10^{-3}
   \]
2. Calculate **pH** and **degree of dissociation**.

### Part D
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**Relative Questions:**
1. How does dissociation constant affect the pH of an acid?
2. How can we determine the pH for a base given its concentration and dissociation constant?
3. What’s the relationship between pKa and Ka for weak acids?
4. Why is it important to understand the degree of dissociation?
5. How would temperature changes impact the pH and dissociation?

**Tip:** For weak acids or bases, using approximations like \( x << C \) often simplifies calculations.

Calculate the pH of the following solutions and the degree of dissociation:

A. A solution of methanoic acid (HCOOH) with a concentration of 0.1 M, given Ka = 1.0 x 10^-4.

B. A solution of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) prepared by dissolving 0.6750 grams of the acid in 500.0 mL of water. Given pKa = 9.2.

C. A solution of acetic acid (CH3COOH) with a concentration of 0.1 M, given Ka = 1.8 x 10^-5.

D. A solution of citric acid (C6H8O7) prepared by dissolving 0.4782 g in 250.0 mL. Given Ka = 7.4 x 10^-4.

E. A solution of benzoic acid (C7H6O2) prepared by dissolving 0.7253 g in 100.0 mL. Given Ka = 6.3 x 10^-5.

F. Calculate the pH and degree of dissociation of a basic solution of ammonia (NH3) prepared by dissolving 0.8956 g in 250.0 mL. Given Kb for ammonia = 1.8 x 10^-5.

G. Calculate the pH and degree of dissociation of a basic solution of aniline (C6H5NH2) prepared by dissolving 4.2356 g in 500.0 mL. Given Kb for aniline = 4.3 x 10^-10.

This detailed solution explores how to calculate the pH and degree of dissociation for solutions of methanoic acid, hydrocyanic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, ammonia, and aniline. Includes formulas, step-by-step calculations, and explanations for understanding weak acid and base dissociations. Suitable for high school chemistry students in Grades 11-12.

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