Question

What is the pH of a solution made by mixing equal volumes of 1 M sodium acetate and 1 M acetic acid? (The pK of acetic acid is 4.76.)
a) 1
b) 3.76
c) 4.76
d) 5.76

Answer 1

Answer:

The pH is 4.76 (option C)

Explanation:

pH of a solution = TO BE DETERMNED

[sodium acetate] = 1M   ;   [acetic acid] = 1M

K = [H+] [A-] / [HA] 

K = [H+] [1] / [1] 

K = H  

pH = pK

⇒ now pH is equal to pK

⇒ The value of pK is given which is 4.76

⇒ This means the value of the pH is also 4.76