A solution of acetic acid CH3COOH, on a laboratory shelf was of undetermined concentration. If the pH of the solution was found to be 2.68, what was the initial concentration of the acid?  Ka=1.7x10-5

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  1. A solution of acetic acid CH3COOH, on a laboratory shelf was of undetermined concentration. If the pH of the solution was found to be 2.68, what was the initial concentration of the acid?  Ka=1.7x10-5
  2. Ethanolamine, HOC2H4NH2, is a viscous liquid with an ammonia-like odour used to remove hydrogen sulphide from natural gas. A 0.15 mol dm-3 aqueous solution of ethanolamine has a pH of 11.34.  What is kb for ethanolamine?
  3. What is the concentration of hydroxide ion in a 0.060 mol dm-3 aqueous solution of methylamine, CH3NH2? What is the pH?  Kb=4.4x10-4
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