We want to prepare a buffered solution having a pH of 4.97 using concentrated (23.6 M) formic acid (HCOOH) and solid sodium formate (HCOONN). K, for formic acid is 1.8 x 10-4.

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We want to prepare a buffered solution having a pH of 4.97 using concentrated (23.6 M) formic acid (HCOOH) and solid sodium
formate (HCOONA). Ką for formic acid is 1.8 x 10-4.
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Calculate the ratio [HCOO (aq)] / [HCOOH(aq)] in the buffered solution required to achieve a pH of 4.97.
[HCOO (aq)] /[HCOOH(aq)] = i
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