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Write the balanced equation for the reaction that occurs when formic acid dissolves in water.
Identify the conjugate base.
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HI

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HCOOH + H2O Rightwards Arrow HCOO- + H3O+

Formic acid is a weak one, its pKa value at 3.8 is well above -2, strong acids have pKa values below -2.
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HCOOH + H2O Leftwards Arrow Rightwards Arrow H3O+ + COOH
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