Given aqueous solutions of 0.1 M weak acetic acid (CH3COOH, pKa=4.72) and 0.1 M sodium acetate (NaC2H3O2), calculate the volumes of acid and acetate to be mixed, in order to make 50mL of a buffer solution with pH=5.2.

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Problem 20QRT: Calculate the mass of sodium acetate, NaCH3COO, you should add to 500. mL of a 0.150-M solution of...
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Given aqueous solutions of 0.1 M weak acetic acid (CH3COOH, pKa=4.72) and 0.1 M sodium acetate (NaC2H3O2), calculate the volumes of acid and acetate to be mixed, in order to make 50mL of a buffer solution with pH=5.2.

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