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Using a ICE table (initial change equilibrium)

a) Calculate the pH of solution that is 0.175M in acidic acid(HC2H3O2) ans 0.110Min potassium Acetate(KC2H302)

b) Perform same calculation using the Henderson HasselBach equations to determine pH of the solution

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This solution explains how to use the Henderson Hasselbach equations to determine the pH of the given substance.

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Note:
Ka of HC2H3O2 = 1.8 x 10-5

Ka = [H+][C2H3O2-] / ...

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