Weak Acid - Strong Base titration. Too little information?

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The discussion focuses on a chemistry assignment involving a weak acid-strong base titration, specifically calculating the concentration of acetic acid using given parameters. The base is sodium hydroxide with a concentration of 1.06M, and the pH of the solution is 7, with volumes of 20mL for the base and 26mL for the acid. The participant is unsure how to begin the calculations and seeks guidance on relevant equations, particularly the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. Resources such as video lectures on titration and buffers are recommended to aid understanding. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper grasp of the concepts beyond just finding an answer.
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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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