A student is asked to make an acetic acid/ acetate buffer with a pH of 4.10. The only materials on hand are 300 mL of white vinegar (5.00% by mass acetic acid, density = 1.006g/mL) and potassium acetate. How should the student proceed?

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A student is asked to make an acetic acid/ acetate buffer with a pH of 4.10. The only materials on hand are 300 mL of white vinegar (5.00% by mass acetic acid, density = 1.006g/mL) and potassium  acetate. How should the student proceed?

DrBob222 · Answer

See your post above.