What is the [H3O+] and the pH of a benzoic acid-benzoate buffer that consists of 0.12 M C6H₂COOH and 0.43 M C6H5COONa? (K₂ of benzoic acid = 6.3 × 10-5) Be sure to report your answer to the correct number of significant figures. [H₂O+]= pH x 10 M

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What is the [H3O+] and the pH of a benzoic acid-benzoate buffer that consists of 0.12 M C6H5COOH
and 0.43 M C6H5COONa? (K₂ of benzoic acid = 6.3 × 10¯5) Be sure to report your answer to the
correct number of significant figures.
[H3O+]=
pH =
x 10
M
Transcribed Image Text:What is the [H3O+] and the pH of a benzoic acid-benzoate buffer that consists of 0.12 M C6H5COOH and 0.43 M C6H5COONa? (K₂ of benzoic acid = 6.3 × 10¯5) Be sure to report your answer to the correct number of significant figures. [H3O+]= pH = x 10 M
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