A buffer is made up of 2.0 mL of 0.1 M weak acid (AH) and 20.0 mL of 0.1 M conjugate base (A minus). The pH of the solution is measured to be 5.2. What is the pką of this weak acid? (HINT: Use the formula pH = pK, + log(Vol A minus/ Vol HA))

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A buffer is made up of 2.0 mL of 0.1 M weak acid (AH) and 20.0 mL of 0.1 M
conjugate base (A minus). The pH of the solution is measured to be 5.2. What is the
pką of this weak acid?
(HINT: Use the formula pH = pK, + log(Vol A minus/ Vol HA))
Transcribed Image Text:A buffer is made up of 2.0 mL of 0.1 M weak acid (AH) and 20.0 mL of 0.1 M conjugate base (A minus). The pH of the solution is measured to be 5.2. What is the pką of this weak acid? (HINT: Use the formula pH = pK, + log(Vol A minus/ Vol HA))
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