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A 230.0 −mL buffer solution initially contains 2.0×10−2 M of HCHO2 and 2.0×10−2 M of NaCHO2. What mass of the correct reagent should you add?
HCHO2 = H^+ + CHO2^-
I(M) 2*10^-2 0 2*10^-2
C(M) -x + x + x
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As the pH is 4.10, [H+] = 10^-4.10 = 7.94*10^-5 M
so, x = 7.94*10^-5 M
Hence equilibrium concentration is 7.94*10^-5 M
Moles = 7.94*10^-5 M * 0.230 L = 1.8262*10^-5 mol
Mass of reagent = 1.8262*10^-5 mol x 40.00 = 0.00073 g