0.10 M solution of formic acid (HCOOH) is prepared in various solvents: Pure water - comlpeted 0.10 M NaHCOO solution, - completed 0.10 M Ca(HCOO)2  solution, and - completed 0.10 M NaCl <-- remaining Compute the pH of each solution. The Ka of formic acid is 1.78×10^(-4).

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A 0.10 M solution of formic acid (HCOOH) is prepared in various solvents:

  • Pure water - comlpeted
  • 0.10 M NaHCOO solution, - completed
  • 0.10 M Ca(HCOO)2  solution, and - completed
  • 0.10 M NaCl <-- remaining

Compute the pH of each solution. The Ka of formic acid is 1.78×10^(-4).

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