3. What is the pH of a buffer produced by mixing 225 mL of 0.305 M HCOOH with 175 mL of 0.141 M KCOOH? Be sure to first find the new concentration of each compound in the mixed solution (M₁V₁ = M₂V₂ remember Y₂ = total volume), then apply equilibrium.

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3. What is the pH of a buffer produced by mixing 225 mL of 0.305 M HCOOH with 175 mL of
0.141 M KCOOH? Be sure to first find the new concentration of each compound in the
mixed solution (M₁V₁ = M₂V₂ remember V₁ = total volume), then apply equilibrium.
Transcribed Image Text:3. What is the pH of a buffer produced by mixing 225 mL of 0.305 M HCOOH with 175 mL of 0.141 M KCOOH? Be sure to first find the new concentration of each compound in the mixed solution (M₁V₁ = M₂V₂ remember V₁ = total volume), then apply equilibrium.
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