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. A small quantity (0,050 mol) of solid KOH is added to 1 dm3 of the buffer. This quantity is so small that it does not affect the volume of the buffer. Calculate the new pH of the buffer solution after the KOH has been added.

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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).

  1. Calculate the pH of the buffer solution.
  2. A small quantity (0,050 mol) of solid KOH is added to 1 dm3 of the buffer. This quantity is so small that it does not affect the volume of the buffer. Calculate the new pH of the buffer solution after the KOH has been added.
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