Chapter 1, Problem 23P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total concentration of acetate and acetic acid in the solution is to be determined. Also, the $\text{pH}$ of the solution and similarity to the desired buffer needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Henderson and Haselbalch equation is used to find the concentrations. The expression is as given below,

$\text{pH}=\text{p}{K}_{\text{a}}+\log \frac{\left[\text{Salt}\right]}{\left[\text{Acid}\right]}$

Where,

• $\text{p}{K}_{\text{a}}$ is dissociation constant.
• $\left[\text{Salt}\right]$ is the concentration of salt.
• $\left[\text{Acid}\right]$ is the concentration of acid.