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1. Formic acid, HFor, has a Ka value of 1.8x10-4.

a) What is the pH range of a formic acid (HFor) - sodium formate (NaFor) buffer system?​

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Answer:

pH range = 2.74-4.74

Step-by-step explanation:

The pH range of a buffer falls in between one unit on either side of pKa.

The given weak acid is HF and its Ka = 1.8X10⁻⁴

pKa = -log(Ka)

pKa = -log(1.8X10⁻⁴)

pKa = 3.74

The pH range is 3.74-1 = 2.74 to 3.74+1 =4.74

pH range = 2.74-4.74

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