A buffer solution is made by adding 0.40 mole of formic acid (HCH02), Ka = 1.7 x 10-4 and 0.20 mole of sodium hydroxide
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A buffer solution is made by adding 0.40 mole of formic acid (HCH02), Ka = 1.7 x 10-4 and 0.20 mole of sodium hydroxide to 1.0 L of water. a) Find the pH of the buffer. b) What is the pH after 0.020 mole of HCl is added to the buffer in a)? c) What is the pH after 0.020 mole of NaOH is added to the original buffer in a)? d) What is the pH after 0.20 mole of HCl is added to the original buffer? Assume no change in volume in b), c) and d) 22