The equilibrium expression for the ionization of a weak monoprotic acid, HA, in water is: A) K_a = [HA]/[OH^-][H₃O⁺] B) K_a = [OH^-][H₃O⁺]/[HA] C) K_a = [H₃O⁺][HA]/[A^-] D) K_a = [H₃O⁺][A^-]/[HA] E) K_a = [HA]/[H₃O⁺][A^-]

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The equilibrium expression for the ionization of a weak monoprotic acid, HA, in water is:K_a = [H₃O⁺][A^-]/[HA]

The Equilibrium Expression for the Ionization of a Weak Monoprotic