Calculate the pH of a buffer in which the concentration of HOCl is 6.50 x 10-4 M and that of NaOCl is 7.50 x 10-4 M. The Ka of HOCl is 3.0 x 10-8. Show work. Pay attention to significant figures.

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Calculate the pH of a buffer in which the concentration of HOCl is 6.50 x 10-4 M and
that of NaOCl is 7.50 x 10-4 M. The Ka of HOCl is 3.0 x 10-8. Show work. Pay attention
to significant figures. 

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