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q2. calculate the ph of the solution that results from mixing 150.0ml of 0.25m hf with 225.0ml of 0.30m naf.

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The pH of the solution is 3.63.

To solve this problem

Firstly, let calculate the moles of each substance

  • Moles of HF: 0.25 M * 0.150 L = 0.0375 mol
  • Moles of F⁻: 0.30 M * 0.225 L = 0.0675 mol

Secondly, let calculate the total volume of the solution

Total volume = 150.0 mL + 225.0 mL = 375.0 mL

Thirdly, let calculate the concentration of HF in the mixture

Concentration of HF = moles of HF / total volume

Concentration of HF = 0.0375 mol / 0.375 L = 0.1 M

Now, let calculate the concentration of F⁻ in the mixture

Concentration of F⁻ = moles of F⁻ / total volume

Concentration of F⁻ = 0.0675 mol / 0.375 L = 0.18 M

Let, Calculate the pKa of HF

pKa = -log(Ka)

pKa = -log(3.18 × 10⁻⁴) = 3.49

Finally, let calculate the pH of the solution using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation

pH = pKa + log([F⁻] / [HF])

pH = 3.49 + log(0.18 / 0.1) = 3.63

So, the pH of the solution is 3.63.

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