Problem: You are asked to prepare a pH = 3.00 buffer solution starting from 1.25 L of a 1.00 M solution of hydrofluoric acid (HF) and an excess of sodium fluoride (NaF).What is the pH of the hydrofluoric acid solution prior to adding sodium fluoride?
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You are asked to prepare a pH = 3.00 buffer solution starting from 1.25 L of a 1.00 M solution of hydrofluoric acid (HF) and an excess of sodium fluoride (NaF).
What is the pH of the hydrofluoric acid solution prior to adding sodium fluoride?
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