Answer:
d) a solution that is 0.025M in HCOOH and 0.025M in HCOONa
Step-by-step explanation:
The reaction of a weak acid (HOOH) with NaOH is as follows:
HCOOH + NaOH → HCOONa + H₂O
Based on the reaction, 1 mole of the acid reacts with 1 mole of the base (Ratio 1:1).
The initial moles of both species are:
HCOOH: 0.050L × (0.1mol / L) = 0.0050 moles of HCOOH
NaOH: 0.050L × (0.05 mol / L) = 0.0025 moles NaOH
After the reaction, all NaOH reacts with HCOOH producing HCOONa (Because moles of NaOH < moles HCOOH).
Final moles:
HCOOH: 0.0050 moles - 0.0025 moles (After reaction) = 0.0025 moles
HCOONa: Moles HCOONa = Initial Moles NaOH: 0.0025 moles
As volume of the mixture is 100mL (50 from the acid + 50 from NaOH), molarity of both HCOOH and HCOONa is:
0.0025 moles / 0.100L = 0.025M of both HCOOH and HCOONa
Thus, the initial mixture is equivalent to:
d) a solution that is 0.025M in HCOOH and 0.025M in HCOONa