Explain why the pH of a 0.25 M solution of formic acid (HCO2H) has a lower pH than a solution that is 0.25 M in both formic acid and sodium formate (NaCO2H). Please include chemical reactions.

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Explain why the pH of a 0.25 M solution of formic acid (HCO2H) has a lower pH than a solution that is 0.25 M in both formic acid and sodium formate (NaCO2H). Please include chemical reactions. 

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