The pKa of acetic acid is 4.74. What is the pH of a buffer solution that is prepared from 0.010 M acetic acid (HCHO) and 0.0080 M potassium acetate (KC2H3O2)?

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The pKa of acetic acid is 4.74. What is the pH of a buffer solution that is prepared from 0.010 M acetic acid (HCHO) and 0.0080 M potassium acetate (KC2H3O2)?
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