Answer:
pH of the final solution = 9.15
Explanation:
Equation of the reaction: HCl + NH₃ ----> NH₄Cl
Number of moles of NH₃ = molarity * volume (L)
= 0.4 M * (300/1000) * 1 L = 0.12 moles
Number of moles of HCl = molarity * volume (L)
= 0.3 M * (175/1000) * 1 L = 0.0525 moles
Since all he acid is used up in the reaction, number of moles of acid used up equals number of moles of NH₄Cl produced
Number moles of NH₄Cl produced = 0.0525 moles
Number of moles of base left unreacted = 0.12 - 0.0525 = 0.0675
pOH = pKb + log([salt]/[base])
pKb = -logKb
pOH = -log (1.8 * 10⁻⁵) + log (0.0525/0.06755)
pOh = 4.744 + 0.109
pOH = 4.853
pH = 14 - pOH
pH = 14 - 4.853
pH = 9.15
Therefore, pH of the final solution = 9.15
