A buffer solution is prepared by combining 100 mL of 0.010 M HCOOH and 80 mL of 0.010 M NaHCOO.
Calculate the pH of this buffer solution and explain the classification of the solution as a buffer.
(HCOOH) = acid = 0.010 M x (100 mL/180 mL) = 0.00555 M
(NaHCOO) = base = 0.01 M x (80 mL/180 mL) = 0.00444 M
pH = pKa + log [(base)/(acid)]===This is the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.
You will need to look up the pKa for HCOOH or find Ka and convert to pKa as pKa = -logKa. Then plug in the concentrations and solve for pH. This is a normal buffer which is a salt of a weak acid (HCOOH) and a salt of that weak base (NaHCOO). Post your work if you get stuck.
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To calculate the pH of this buffer solution, we need to consider the dissociation of HCOOH and the hydrolysis of NaHCOO. HCOOH is a weak acid and NaHCOO is its conjugate base.
The dissociation of HCOOH can be represented as:
HCOOH ⇌ H+ + COOH-
The hydrolysis of NaHCOO can be represented as:
NaHCOO + H2O ⇌ NaOH + HCOOH
In a buffer solution, we have a weak acid and its conjugate base, which helps maintain the pH of the solution even when small amounts of acids or bases are added. The pH of the buffer solution is determined by the ratio of the concentrations of the weak acid and its conjugate base.
Using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, we can find the pH:
pH = pKa + log ([A-] / [HA])
In this case, HCOOH acts as the weak acid (HA) and NaHCOO acts as the conjugate base (A-). The pKa of HCOOH is 3.75.
The concentrations of HCOOH and NaHCOO can be calculated using the concentration (c) and volume (V) of the solutions:
[HCOOH] = (0.010 M) × (0.1 L) / (0.1 L + 0.08 L) = 0.00625 M
[NaHCOO] = (0.010 M) × (0.08 L) / (0.1 L + 0.08 L) = 0.005 M
Substituting these values into the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation:
pH = 3.75 + log (0.005 / 0.00625)
Calculating the logarithm:
pH = 3.75 + log (0.8)
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Since the concentration of the weak acid (HCOOH) and its conjugate base (HCOO-) are approximately the same, the pH of this buffer solution should be close to the pKa of HCOOH. So, we can estimate the pH to be around 3.75.
To classify the solution as a buffer, we need to ensure that it resists changes in pH when acids or bases are added. In this case, the buffer solution consists of a weak acid and its conjugate base. When small amounts of acid or base are added, the weak acid will neutralize any added base, and the conjugate base will neutralize any added acid, thereby maintaining a relatively stable pH. Hence, this solution is classified as a buffer.
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To find the pH of the buffer solution, we need to determine the ratio of the acid (HCOOH) to its conjugate base (HCOO-) and use the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation: pH = pKa + log([HCOO-]/[HCOOH]).
1. Firstly, we need to find the pKa value of HCOOH. The pKa value represents the acidity of the acid and is usually given in tables. For formic acid (HCOOH), the pKa is approximately 3.75.
2. Next, we need to calculate the concentrations of HCOO- and HCOOH in the final solution.
a) For HCOOH:
Volume = 100 mL
Concentration = 0.010 M
b) For NaHCOO, we need to consider the dissociation of NaHCOO to yield HCOO-:
Volume = 80 mL
Concentration = 0.010 M
Since NaHCOO dissociates to form equal concentrations of Na+ and HCOO- in solution, the final concentration of HCOO- in the buffer solution would be 0.010 M.
3. Now we can use the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation:
pH = pKa + log([HCOO-]/[HCOOH])
= 3.75 + log(0.010/0.010)
= 3.75 + log(1)
= 3.75 + 0
= 3.75
Therefore, the pH of this buffer solution is 3.75.
Explanation of classification as a buffer:
A buffer solution is a solution that is resistant to changes in pH upon addition of small amounts of acid or base. This buffer solution is a mixture of a weak acid (HCOOH) and its conjugate base (HCOO-). The pH of the buffer solution is dependent on the ratio of the acid to its conjugate base, which can be adjusted by adding more acid or base.
In this case, the buffer solution consists of equal concentrations (0.010 M) of HCOOH and HCOO-, making it a "good" buffer. As the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation indicates, when the ratio of [HCOO-] and [HCOOH] is equal (i.e., when the logarithm equals zero), the pH is equal to the pKa. This means that the buffer solution is most effective at maintaining a pH of 3.75, as any addition of acid or base would primarily react with the acid or base already present in the buffer, minimizing changes in pH.
To calculate the pH of the buffer solution, we need to consider the equilibrium reaction between the weak acid (HCOOH) and its conjugate base (HCOO-) in water:
HCOOH ⇌ H+ + HCOO-
The buffer solution is prepared by combining both the weak acid (HCOOH) and its conjugate base (HCOO-) in nearly equal concentrations. This ensures that any addition of acid or base will be neutralized by the buffer, maintaining the pH within a certain range.
To calculate the pH of a buffer solution, we can use the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation:
pH = pKa + log([A-]/[HA])
Where:
- pH is the measure of acidity or basicity of a solution
- pKa is the negative logarithm of the acid dissociation constant of the weak acid (HCOOH)
- [A-] is the concentration of the conjugate base (HCOO-)
- [HA] is the concentration of the weak acid (HCOOH)
First, we need to find the pKa of HCOOH. The pKa can be found using acid dissociation constants tables or by using a chemical calculator. For HCOOH, the pKa is approximately 3.75.
Next, we need to calculate the concentrations of [A-] and [HA] in the buffer solution. Given the volumes and concentrations of HCOOH and NaHCOO, we can calculate their molarities:
Molarity = moles of solute / volume of solution (in L)
Moles of HCOOH = 0.010 M x 0.100 L = 0.001 mol
Moles of NaHCOO = 0.010 M x 0.080 L = 0.0008 mol
Now, let's calculate the concentrations:
[A-] = moles of NaHCOO / total volume of solution (in L)
[A-] = 0.0008 mol / (0.100 L + 0.080 L) = 0.004 M
[HA] = moles of HCOOH / total volume of solution (in L)
[HA] = 0.001 mol / (0.100 L + 0.080 L) = 0.005 M
Now, let's substitute these values into the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation:
pH = 3.75 + log(0.004/0.005)
pH = 3.75 + log(0.8)
pH ≈ 3.19
Therefore, the pH of this buffer solution is approximately 3.19.
Explanation of the classification of the solution as a buffer:
A buffer solution is one that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added. In this case, the solution consists of both the weak acid (HCOOH) and its conjugate base (HCOO-) in nearly equal concentrations. When a small amount of acid (H+) is added, it reacts with the conjugate base (HCOO-) and forms more weak acid (HCOOH). When a small amount of base (-OH) is added, it reacts with the weak acid (HCOOH) and forms more conjugate base (HCOO-). This dynamic equilibrium ensures that the pH of the solution remains relatively constant.