(Q25) A buffer solution is prepared by adding 0.780 moles of formic acid and 0.760 moles of sodium formate. What will the solution pH be if 0.272 moles of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is added to the buffer solution? The Ką of formic acid is 1.8 x 104.

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(Q25) A buffer solution is prepared by adding 0.780 moles of formic acid and 0.760 moles of sodium
formate. What will the solution pH be if 0.272 moles of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is added to the
buffer solution? The Ką of formic acid is 1.8 x 104.
Transcribed Image Text:(Q25) A buffer solution is prepared by adding 0.780 moles of formic acid and 0.760 moles of sodium formate. What will the solution pH be if 0.272 moles of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is added to the buffer solution? The Ką of formic acid is 1.8 x 104.
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