A weak acid (HCN) solution is mixed with the sodium salt of its conjugate base (NaCN). If the pH of 0.25 M HCN in 0.12 M NaCN is 5.50, calculate the value of K, for HCN.

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A weak acid (HCN) solution is mixed with the
sodium salt of its conjugate base (NACN). If
the pH of 0.25 M HCN in 0.12 M NaCN is
5.50, calculate the value of K, for HCN.
Transcribed Image Text:A weak acid (HCN) solution is mixed with the sodium salt of its conjugate base (NACN). If the pH of 0.25 M HCN in 0.12 M NaCN is 5.50, calculate the value of K, for HCN.
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