Acetic acid (CH3COOH; pka 4.76) and its salt, potassium acetate (CH3COOK) are commonly used as an acidity regulator. How many grams of glacial acetic acid and potassium acetate are required to prepare 1 L of a 0.1 M, pH 5 buffer? Molar mass of acetic acid and potassium acetate are 60.1 and 98.2 g/mol, respectively.

Acetic acid (CH3COOH; pka 4.76) and its salt, potassium acetate (CH3COOK) are commonly used as an acidity regulator. How many grams of glacial acetic acid and potassium acetate are required to prepare 1 L of a 0.1 M, pH 5 buffer? Molar mass of acetic acid and potassium acetate are 60.1 and 98.2 g/mol, respectively.

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

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Chapter14: Equilibria In Acid-base Solutions

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