Chapter 8, Problem 111P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:The pH of the given buffer solution needs to be calculated.

Concept Introduction: The pH of buffer solution is calculated using Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.

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

Here, $p{K}_a$ is $\log K_a$ and $K_a$ is acid dissociation constant.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:The pH of the buffer solution needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: The pH of buffer solution is calculated using Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.

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

Here, $p{K}_a$ is $\log K_a$ and $K_a$ is acid dissociation constant.