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A buffer solution is prepared by mixing 25.0 mL of 2.45 M HF and 22.0 mL of 1.45 M NaF. Determine the pH of the buffer. Ka HF = 6.80E-4?

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  • DavidB
    Lv 7
    11 hours ago

    find the initial [HF] and [NaF] in the mixture - treat each as a dilution using M1V1=M2V2

    i.e. for HF

    2.45 x 25.0 = M2 x (25.0 + 22.0) and solve for M2 = [HF]

    do the same for NaF

    then use the HH equation

    pH = pKa + log([NaF]/[HF])

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