This question concerns part 1 of this lab. You need to make a buffer solution by mixing both a weak acid and its conjugate base in the right proportions to achieve the desired pH. Your desired target pH is 4.20. You have been provided with 5.00 mL of 0.100 M sodium acetate solution. How many moles of acetic acid do you need to add to this solution to obtain a buffer solution at the desired pH? The pKa of acetic acid is 4.74.

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This question concerns part 1 of this lab.

You need to make a buffer solution by mixing both a weak acid and its conjugate base in the right proportions to achieve the desired pH.

Your desired target pH is 4.20. You have been provided with 5.00 mL of 0.100 M sodium acetate solution.

How many moles of acetic acid do you need to add to this solution to obtain a buffer solution at the desired pH? The pKa of acetic acid is 4.74.

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