Chapter 19.3, Problem B19.2P

(a)

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Interpretation:

The moles of ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}$  are in the rain falling on the lake which has surface are of 10.0 acres has to be calculated.

(b)

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Interpretation:

The $\text{pH}$ of the rain water has to be calculated after it has been mixed with lake water.

(c)

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Interpretation:

The required mass of ${\text{HCO}}_{\text{3}}^{\text{-}}$ in the lake to neutralize the acid in the rain.