LEC Quiz 3
LEC Quiz 3
Direction: Answer the following questions. Show your solution. Every item worth 3 points (2 points for
the solution and 1 point for the final answer). Don’t forget to write the symbols or unit for your final
answer.
Computation for Weak Acids and Weak Bases using Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation.
1. A mixture of 0.20 M acetic acid and 0.30 M sodium acetate is given. Calculate the Ph of the
medium if the pKa is equal to 4.76.
2. The Ph of the given solution of lactic acid and lactate is 4.30. Calculate the pKa of lactic acid,
when the concentration of lactic acid and lactate are 0.020 M and 0.073 respectively.
3. What is the ratio of the concentration of acetic acid and acetate ions required to prepare a
buffer with Ph 5.20. The pKa of acetic acid is 4.76.