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Acid + Base what is the pH?
« on: October 21, 2007, 09:01:34 PM »
What is the pH of the solution which results from mixing 25 mL of 0.30 M HF (aq) and 25 mL of 0.30 M NaOH (aq) at 25 0 C? (Ka of HF = 7.2 x 10-4)
    (o) 8.16
    (_) 12.02
    (_) 8.31
    (_) 10.86
    (_) 5.84

I think what you're supposed to do is find the limiting reagent, determine the excess reactant and that will determine the pH. I tried, but I'm not getting the answer. I have several problems like this, but I think they're based on the same concept. Please help...then I'll be able to do the rest. Thanks a lot!

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Re: Acid + Base what is the pH?
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2007, 09:25:02 PM »
You have a weak acid and therefor a buffer solution. Familiar?


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Re: Acid + Base what is the pH?
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2007, 01:47:39 AM »
You have a weak acid and therefor a buffer solution. Familiar?


This time this is a hydrolysis of salt!
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Re: Acid + Base what is the pH?
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2007, 02:25:53 AM »
if I do my calculations for hydrolysis of a salt, I get the very close, but different answer choice answer ( C )
What am i doing wrong?

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Re: Acid + Base what is the pH?
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2007, 02:33:56 AM »
gahh nvm
ok I gots it
thanks

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Re: Acid + Base what is the pH?
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2007, 08:39:11 AM »
Which concentration did you use - 0.15 M ? (0.15 is correct) and pH 8.16
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Re: Acid + Base what is the pH?
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2007, 09:40:45 AM »
I think I got my post crossed! I suck, sorry about that jonnyset.

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