A buffer solution consists of 0,25 mol∙dm–3 acetic acid (HC2H3O2; Ka= 1,8 x 10–5) and 0,35 mol∙dm–3 potassium acetate (KC2H3O2). Calculate the pH of the buffer solution

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A buffer solution consists of 0,25 mol∙dm–3 acetic acid (HC2H3O2; Ka= 1,8 x 10–5) and 0,35 mol∙dm–3 potassium acetate (KC2H3O2).

Calculate the pH of the buffer solution

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