A solution is prepared by adding 41 mg of sodium acetate (CH3COONA) to 1 L of distilled water. The acetate ion (CH3COO-) is the conjugate base of the weak acid acetic acid (CH3COOH). If the pH of the solution is measured to be 4.4, what is the molar concentration of the acetate ion (CH3CO0") in the solution? Locate the pKa of acetic acid in your textbook for the calculations.

A solution is prepared by adding 41 mg of sodium acetate (CH3COONA) to 1 L of distilled water. The acetate ion (CH3COO-) is the conjugate base of the weak acid acetic acid (CH3COOH). If the pH of the solution is measured to be 4.4, what is the molar concentration of the acetate ion (CH3CO0") in the solution? Locate the pKa of acetic acid in your textbook for the calculations.

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Chapter15: Acid-base Equilibria

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