Acetylsalicylic acid, HC9H7O4 (MW: 179.15g/mol), is the active component in aspirin. This acid is the cause of the stomach upset some people get when taking aspirin. Two extra-strength aspirin tablets, each containing 500 mg are dissolved in 325 mL of water. What is the pH of the solution? (Ka =3.3E-4)

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Acetylsalicylic acid, HC9H7O4 (MW: 179.15g/mol), is the active component in aspirin. This acid is the cause of the stomach upset some people get when taking aspirin. Two extra-strength aspirin tablets, each containing 500 mg are dissolved in 325 mL of water. What is the pH of the solution? (K=3.3E-4)

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