Acetic acid (CH₂COOH, K₂ = 1.80 x 105) is a weak acid, so the salt sodium acetate (CH, COONa) acts as a weak base. Calculate the pH of a 0.266 M solution of sodium acetate. pH =

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Acetic acid (CH₂COOH, K, = 1.80 x 105) is a weak acid, so the salt sodium acetate (CH, COONa) acts as a weak base.
Calculate the pH of a 0.266 M solution of sodium acetate.
pH =
Transcribed Image Text:Acetic acid (CH₂COOH, K, = 1.80 x 105) is a weak acid, so the salt sodium acetate (CH, COONa) acts as a weak base. Calculate the pH of a 0.266 M solution of sodium acetate. pH =
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