A buffer is prepared containing 0.1 M of a weak acid HA (Ka=1x10-8) and 0.2 M of its conjugate base A-. What is the pH of the buffer?

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Problem 121CP: A buffer is made using 45.0 mL of 0.750 M HC3H5O2 (Ka = 1.3 105) and 55.0 mL of 0.700 M NaC3H5O2....
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A buffer is prepared containing 0.1 M of a weak acid HA (Ka=1x10-8) and 0.2 M of its conjugate base A-. What is the pH of the buffer?

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