What is the pH of a buffer solution prepared by mixing 100 mL of 0.20 M acetic acid (, , ) with 100 mL of 0.10 M sodium acetate ()?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Moles of acid: .
  2. Step 2: Moles of conjugate base: .
  3. Step 3: Apply Henderson-Hasselbalch equation: .
  4. Step 4: .
  5. Step 5: .
Answer
4.44.
Why not the others: '' is when ratio is 1; '' adds 0.30 instead of subtracting; '' subtracts 1.0.

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