Practice question
Question
A weak acid HX ( Ka = 1.0 × 10⁻⁴ ) has a 0.1 M solution mixed with 0.05 M NaX in a 1:2 volume ratio. What is the pH?
Explanation
Total volume = 3V, [HX] = (0.1V/3V) = 0.0333 M , [X-] = (0.05 × 2V/3V) = 0.0333 M , pH = 4 + log (0.0333/0.0333) = 4 .