A buffer solution was prepared by dissolving 10.0 grams of sodium acetate in 200.0 mL of 1.00 M acetic acid. Assuming the change in volume is not significant, estimate the pH of the acetic acid/sodium acetate buffer solution. (The Ka for acetic acid is 1.7 x 10-5).

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A buffer solution was prepared by dissolving 10.0 grams of sodium acetate in 200.0 mL of 1.00 M acetic acid. Assuming the change in volume is not significant, estimate the pH of the acetic acid/sodium acetate buffer solution. (The Ka for acetic acid is 1.7 x 10-5).

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