Lactic acid, HC3H5O3, is found in sour milk. What is the pH of 0.30 M lactic acid? This acid is a weak acid. (Ka = 1.4 ´ 10-4)

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Lactic acid, HC3H5O3, is found in sour milk. What is the pH of 0.30 M lactic acid? This acid is a weak acid.

(Ka = 1.4 ´ 10-4)

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