What is the pH of a 500 mL solution that is 0.40 M H2PO4-  and 0.20 M HPO42-? pKa values for H3PO4 are 2.14, 7.20, and 12.14. What will be the new pH if 0.02 mole of KOH is added to the above buffer?

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What is the pH of a 500 mL solution that is 0.40 M H2PO4and 0.20 M HPO42-? pKa values for H3PO4 are 2.14, 7.20, and 12.14. What will be the new pH if 0.02 mole of KOH is added to the above buffer?

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