The pKa of finalic acid is 6.50. a. What is the pH of an equimolar solution of finalic acid and sodium finalate? Assume that both solutions are at 0.1 M. b. Would you expect the buffer capacity to be higher or lower if you decrease the concentration of each constituent to 0.01 M? Why? c. What is the effect of water dissociation on the pH of the solutions?

The pKa of finalic acid is 6.50. a. What is the pH of an equimolar solution of finalic acid and sodium finalate? Assume that both solutions are at 0.1 M. b. Would you expect the buffer capacity to be higher or lower if you decrease the concentration of each constituent to 0.01 M? Why? c. What is the effect of water dissociation on the pH of the solutions?

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Chapter15: Acid-base Equilibria

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Problem 46E: An aqueous solution contains dissolved C6H5NH3Cl and C6H5NH2. The concentration of C6H5NH2 is 0.50 M...

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