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A buffer solution contains formic acid (1M) and an equal molar amount the sodium salt of its conjugate base. The Ka of formic acid is 0.00018. At what approximate pH does the solution buffer?

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Chapter16: Reactions Between Acids And Bases

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Problem 16.29QE: Calculate the pH of solutions that are 0.25 M formic acid and 0.40 M sodium formate. 0.50 M benzoic...

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