Acid/Base Questions: True or False?

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Combining 0.3 moles of any acid with 0.3 moles of any base does not always yield a pH of 7.0, making statement a false. The pOH values of 1 M HCl and 1 M HNO3 are not identical due to their differing strengths, so statement b is also false. Mixing equal volumes of 0.3 M acetic acid and 0.3 M NaOH does not create a buffer, rendering statement c false as well. The pH of a 1.0 M HCl solution is indeed 1.0, confirming statement d as true. Lastly, a 1 M solution of acetic acid and a 1 M solution of HCN do not have identical pH values, making statement e false.
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Answer the following questions t or f



a) Combining 0.3 moles of any acid with 0.3 moles of any base in water will always result in a pH value of 7.0

b) A 1 M solution of HCl and a 1 M solution of HNO3 have identical pOH values

c) Combining equal volumes of a 0.3 M acetic acid solution and a 0.3 M NaOH solution results in a buffer

d) The pH of a 1.0 M HCl (a strong acid) solution is 1.0

e) A 1 M solution of acetic acid (pKa = 4.75) and a 1 M solution of HCN (pKa = 9.20) have identical pH values



I would think abc would be false, d would be true, and e would be false. Please help
 
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If you could tell why you think each answer is right or wrong, it would be easier to help.
 
In reality all are false, but one answer may depend on your education level.
 
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