We are asked to solve for the pH of the mixture of acids.
Calculate the [H3O+] 0.100 M HCHO2
Check if x is negligible in the denominator:
[H3O+] = x = 4.24 x 10-3 M
Next, do the same procedure for 0.050 M HClO
Check if x is negligible in the denominator:
[H3O+] = x = 3.8 x 10-5 M
A mixture of acids is made that has 0.100 M HCHO 2 and 0.050 M HClO. The Ka for HCHO2 is 1.8 x 10 -4, and the Ka for HClO is 2.9 x 10 -8. Solve for the pH of the mixture of acids.
A) 2.37
B) 0.82
C) 1.00
D) 4.42
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