A buffer is prepared by adding 4.8 g of (NH4)2SO4 to 425 mL of 0.258 M NH3. Assuming that the volume stays constant, what is pH of the buffer solution? Consider: Kb (NH3) = 1.8×10–5, and Molar Mass of (NH4)2SO4 = 132.14 g/mol. (A) 10.04 (B) 5.22 (C) 9.44 (D) 4.93 (E) 1.75

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A buffer is prepared by adding 4.8 g of (NH4)2SO4 to 425 mL of 0.258 M NH3. Assuming that the volume stays constant, what is pH of the buffer solution? Consider: Kb (NH3) = 1.8×10–5, and Molar Mass of (NH4)2SO4 = 132.14 g/mol.

(A) 10.04 (B) 5.22 (C) 9.44 (D) 4.93 (E) 1.75

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