Determine the pH of each of the following solutions. (a) 0.684 M hypochlorous acid (weak acid with Ka = 3e-08). (b) 0.399 M hydrogen peroxide (weak acid with Ka = 2.4e-12). (c) 0.751 M pyridine (weak base with Kb = 1.7e-09).

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Determine the pH of each of the following solutions.


(a) 0.684 M hypochlorous acid (weak acid with Ka = 3e-08).


(b) 0.399 M hydrogen peroxide (weak acid with Ka = 2.4e-12).


(c) 0.751 M pyridine (weak base with Kb = 1.7e-09).

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