What equation or expression would be used to calculate the pH of a 0.12 M solution of formic acid. The Ka of formic acid (CH2O2) is 1.8 × 10-4. A)  Ka expression B)  Kb expression C)  Kw = Ka*Kb D)  Henderson Hasselbach Equation Calculate the pH of the solution above.

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What equation or expression would be used to calculate the pH of a 0.12 M solution of formic acid.

The Ka of formic acid (CH2O2) is 1.8 × 10-4.

  1. A)  Ka expression

  2. B)  Kb expression

  3. C)  Kw = Ka*Kb

  4. D)  Henderson Hasselbach Equation

    Calculate the pH of the solution above.

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