A theoretical weak acid has a Ka of 2.62x10-5. Find the pH of this acid when its concentration is 0.45 M. Prepare a pH 4.9, 2.5 L, 0.65 M acetate buffer. Starting materials: 1 M HOAc, 1.5 M NaOH. Find the amount of starting material needed. Prepare a pH 6.5, 1.0 L, 0.25 M phosphate buffer using 1.5 M H3PO4 and solid NaOH pellets.

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  1. A theoretical weak acid has a Ka of 2.62x10-5. Find the pH of this acid when its concentration is 0.45 M.
  2. Prepare a pH 4.9, 2.5 L, 0.65 M acetate buffer. Starting materials: 1 M HOAc, 1.5 M NaOH. Find the amount of starting material needed.
  3. Prepare a pH 6.5, 1.0 L, 0.25 M phosphate buffer using 1.5 M H3PO4 and solid NaOH pellets.

 

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