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What CH3COONa concentration is required to prepare a buffer solution with a pH of 4.60 if [CH3COOH] = 0.100 M? Ka of CH3COOH = 1.8 multiplied by 10-5.

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What CH3COONa concentration is required to prepare a buffer solution with a pH of 4.60 if [CH3COOH] = 0.100 M? Ka of CH3COOH = 1.8 multiplied by 10-5.

anonymous · Answer

Here's the setup.

NaC2H3O2 - Sodium Acetate
HC2H3O2 - Acetic Acid (Ka = 1.8 x 10^-5)

Given: 0.100M HC2H3O2
Find: Concentration of NaC2H3O2 required to prepare a buffer solution with a pH of 4.60.

anonymous · Answer

okay so how would I stat off the problem?  @dimensionx