Calculating pH of Mixed Solutions: HCl and Sodium Acetate, Acetic Acid and NaOH

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To calculate the final pH of mixed solutions, the discussion focuses on two scenarios: mixing HCl with sodium acetate and acetic acid with NaOH. For the first scenario, the number of moles of sodium acetate is calculated, but further assistance is needed to determine the concentration of HCl for complete stoichiometric calculations. In the second scenario, the approach involves recognizing that there is an excess of base, indicating that the solution will not form a buffer. The pH in both cases is influenced by the stoichiometry of the reactions and the excess reactants. Immediate help is requested due to an impending deadline.
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Homework Statement



Calculate the final pH of the following solutions:
a) 65.0 ml of 0.105 M HCl and 100 ml of 0.118 M sodium acetate solutions are mixed.
b) 100 ml of a 0.109 M acetic acid and 100 ml of a 0.123 ml NaOH solution are mixed.


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pH = pKa = log (salt/acid)

The Attempt at a Solution



for part a) i found the no.of moles of salt sodium aceate

0.118 mol/L x 0.1 L = 0.0118 mol

then after that I don't know how to fing the concentration of acid ... and if I know I can do the rest of the part a) using stoichiometric caluclations ... please help me with it

for part b) the same problem

I need immediate help beause this is due in 5 hours ... please do something about it
Thanks in advance
 
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1. Just assume acetate is stoichiometrically protonated by the strong acid.

2. There is an excess of base - so there is no buffer solution. Once again, assume reaction (neutralization) was stoichiometric. pH is determined by the excess base alone.
 

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