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Describe the procedure for preparing 250mL of buffer solution with a pH of 5.00 from acetic acid (CH3COOH) and sodium acetate. How many grams of acid do you have to mix with 3.6 grams of sodium acetate? (Given Ka for acetic acid = 1.8x10^-5)

Oct 25, 2010

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