What is the pH of a solution when 0.20 mole of HCl is added to one litre solution…

CHEMISTRY · Multi-part · A Level · Chemistry · Acids and bases · Acids and bases

Problem

What is the pH of a solution when 0.20 mole of HCl is added to one litre solution containing. Given

K_a

for acetic acid is

1.8 \times 10^{-5}

. (a) 1 M each of acetic acid and acetate ion? (b) 0.1 M each of acetic acid and acetate ion?