A buffer is prepared by mixing 50.0 mL of a 0.150 M sodium formate (NaHCO2) solution with 50.0 mL of a 0.0710 M hydrochloric acid (HCI) solution. What is the pH of the buffer solution? The Ka for formic acid (HCOOH) is 1.82 x 10-4.

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b) A buffer is prepared by mixing 50.0 mL of a 0.150 M sodium formate (NaHCO2)
solution with 50.0 mL of a 0.0710 M hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution. What is the
pH of the buffer solution?
The Ka for formic acid (HCOOH) is 1.82 x 10-4.
Transcribed Image Text:b) A buffer is prepared by mixing 50.0 mL of a 0.150 M sodium formate (NaHCO2) solution with 50.0 mL of a 0.0710 M hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution. What is the pH of the buffer solution? The Ka for formic acid (HCOOH) is 1.82 x 10-4.
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