A weak acid HY ( Ka = 1.0 × 10⁻⁵ ) has a 0.2 M solution mixed with 0.1 M NaY in a 1:1 volume ratio. What is the pH?
After mixing: [HY] = 0.1 M , [Y-] = 0.05 M , pKa = 5 , pH = 5 + log (0.05/0.1) = 5 - 0.301 = 4.7 .
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Relationship Between Kp Kc and Factors Affecting Equilibrium - Le Chatelier