A buffer is prepared by adding 5.00 g sodium acetate (MW = 82.0343 g/mol) and 10.0 mL of 5.00 % acetic acid. The pKa of acetic acid = 4.76. What is the pH of this buffer?

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A buffer is prepared by adding 5.00 g sodium acetate (MW = 82.0343 g/mol) and 10.0 mL of 5.00 % acetic acid. The pKa of acetic acid = 4.76. What is the pH of this buffer?

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