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Questions 3-7. Calculate the pH of the following solutions (all solutions are aq

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Questions 3-7. Calculate the pH of the following solutions (all solutions are aqueous, 1 point each). For calculation, show all work and clearly indicate your answer (e.g., circle it or put a box around it) 3. A solution prepared by combining 20 mL of 0.2 M sodium acetate and 40 mL of 0.2M acetic acid (pKa 4.76). 4, A 0.05M solution of boric acid (Ka = 5.8 x 10.10). 5. A 0.05M solution of ammonia (Ka 1.74 x 10). 6. A 0.0025 M solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH). 7. A 50 mg/mL solution of penicillin VK (potassium salt, MW 389, pKa 2.8).

Explanation / Answer

3)

pH = pKa + log [sodium acetate / acetic acid]

pH = 4.76 + log (20 x 0.2 / 40 x 0.2)

pH = 4.46

4)

Ka = 5.8 x 10^-10

pKa = -log Ka

pKa = -log (5.8 x 10^-10)

pKa =9.24

pH = 1/2 [pKa - log C]

pH = 1/2 [9.24 - log 0.05]

pH = 5.27

5)

pKb = 4.76

pOH = 1/2 [pKb - log C]

pOH = 1/2 [4.76 - log 0.05]

pOH = 3.03

pH + pOH =14

pH = 10.97

16)

[OH-] =0.0025 M

pOH = -log [OH-]

pOH = 2.60

pH + POH = 14

pH =11.40