The dissociation constant of lactic acid, a monoprotic acid found in sour milk, is 1.4 x 104. A mixture is prepared by dissolving 0.0100 mol of lactic acid and 0.0100 mol NaOH in enough water to form 1.00 L solution. 1. Is the resulting solution a buffer? Explain why or why not. 2. Is the resulting solution acidic, basic or neutral? Explain your answer.

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The dissociation constant of lactic acid, a monoprotic acid found in sour milk, is 1.4 x 104. A
mixture is prepared by dissolving 0.0100 mol of lactic acid and 0.0100 mol NaOH in enough
water to form 1.00 L solution.
1. Is the resulting solution a buffer? Explain why or why not.
2. Is the resulting solution acidic, basic or neutral? Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:The dissociation constant of lactic acid, a monoprotic acid found in sour milk, is 1.4 x 104. A mixture is prepared by dissolving 0.0100 mol of lactic acid and 0.0100 mol NaOH in enough water to form 1.00 L solution. 1. Is the resulting solution a buffer? Explain why or why not. 2. Is the resulting solution acidic, basic or neutral? Explain your answer.
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