What is the pH of a solution that is prepared by dissolving 7.50 grams of pyruvic acid (formula weight = 88.06 grams/mol) and 8.95 grams of sodium pyruvate (formula weight = 90.04 grams/mole) in water and diluting to 500.00 mL? The Ka for pyruvic acid is 0.00324.

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What is the pH of a solution that is prepared by dissolving 7.50 grams of pyruvic acid (formula weight = 88.06 grams/mol) and 8.95 grams of sodium pyruvate (formula weight = 90.04 grams/mole) in water and diluting to 500.00 mL? The Ka for pyruvic acid is 0.00324.

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