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buffer solution is prepared by mixing 36.9 mL of 0.260 M sodium hydrogen oxalate

ID: 927948 • Letter: B

Question

buffer solution is prepared by mixing 36.9 mL of 0.260 M sodium hydrogen oxalate with 43.6 mL of 0.0819 M sodium oxalate.

A table of pKa values can be found here.



1. Calculate the pH (to two decimal places) of this solution.



Assume the 5% approximation is valid and that the volumes are additive.

hydrogen oxalate ion pka is 4.19 . and oxalate ion pkb is 9.81

2-Calculate the pH (to two decimal places) of the buffer solution after the addition of 7.16 g of sodium oxalate (Na2OOCCOO) to the buffer solution above.



Assume 5% approximation is valid and that the volume of solution does not change.

Explanation / Answer

buffer solution is prepared by mixing 36.9 mL of 0.260 M sodium hydrogen oxalate