Assume you have a 0.30 M solution of formic acid (HCOOH) and add enough sodium formate (NaHCOO) to make the solution 0.10 M in the salt.  Calculate the pH of the formic acid solution before and after adding sodium formate.

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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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Assume you have a 0.30 M solution of formic acid (HCOOH) and add enough sodium formate (NaHCOO) to make the solution 0.10 M in the salt.  Calculate the pH of the formic acid solution before and after adding sodium formate.



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