A lactic acid/lactate ion buffer solution contains 0.45 M HC3H; O3 and 0.79 M C3H5O3 , respectively. The K value of lactic acid is 1.4 x 10-4. Calculate the pH of this buffer. Express the pH numerically.

Chemistry: Principles and Practice
3rd Edition
ISBN:9780534420123
Author:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer
Publisher:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer
Chapter15: Solutions Of Acids And Bases
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 15.121QE: A solution is made by diluting 25.0 mL of concentrated HCl (37% by weight; density = 1.19 g/mL) to...
icon
Related questions
Question
Part A
A lactic acid/lactate ion buffer solution contains 0.45 MHC3H, Og and 0.79 M C3 H5 O3 , respectively. The
K, value of lactic acid is 1.4 x 10-4. Calculate the pH of this buffer.
Express the pH numerically.
Transcribed Image Text:Part A A lactic acid/lactate ion buffer solution contains 0.45 MHC3H, Og and 0.79 M C3 H5 O3 , respectively. The K, value of lactic acid is 1.4 x 10-4. Calculate the pH of this buffer. Express the pH numerically.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Acid-Base Titrations
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry: Principles and Practice
Chemistry: Principles and Practice
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780534420123
Author:
Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
General Chemistry - Standalone book (MindTap Cour…
General Chemistry - Standalone book (MindTap Cour…
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305580343
Author:
Steven D. Gammon, Ebbing, Darrell Ebbing, Steven D., Darrell; Gammon, Darrell Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon, Darrell D.; Gammon, Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon; Darrell
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079373
Author:
William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285199047
Author:
John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305957404
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133611097
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher:
Cengage Learning