Weak Acid - Strong Base titration. Too little information?

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on calculating the concentration of acetic acid in a titration with sodium hydroxide, where the base concentration is 1.06M, and the volumes used are 20mL of base and 26mL of acid. The pKa of acetic acid is 4.75, and the pH of the solution is 7. To solve for the concentration of the acid, the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is suggested as a relevant tool. Additional resources, including video lectures on titration and buffers, are provided for further understanding.

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  • Understanding of titration concepts
  • Familiarity with the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
  • Knowledge of pKa and its significance in acid-base chemistry
  • Basic skills in performing concentration calculations
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  • Learn how to apply the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation in titration scenarios
  • Study the principles of acid-base titration calculations
  • Explore video lectures on titration techniques from Khan Academy
  • Review resources on buffer solutions and their calculations
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Homework Statement


In order to achieve a high result in this chemistry assignment, I need to have demonstrated a knowledge of challenging content not discussed in class. Every other part of this assignment I've covered (Intro, method, discussion etc), I am just stuck with the calculations.

This is what I know:
Base: Sodium Hydroxide
Acid: Acetic Acid
Concentration of Base: 1.06M
pH of solution: 7
Volume of Base: 20mL
Volume of Acid: 26mL
pKa of Acid: 4.75

What I need to find out:
Concentration of Acid.

Homework Equations


Henderson Hasselbalch Equation ?
Not really sure what else is needed.

The Attempt at a Solution


Not even the slightest clue as to where to begin.
 
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If you say the content was not covered in class, then you may find this a useful resource. (Since you said you need to demonstrate a knowledge not simple "answer this one question"). This link has a series of short video lectures covering tritation and such.

http://www.khanacademy.org/?video=titration-roundup#chemistry

In the center column, you will see the Acid/Base lecture where it starts, but you might want to begin with the Buffers and Hendersen Hasselbalch video.
 
Thank you that looks to be a great resource.
 

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