Determine the pH of each of the following solutions. (a) 0.549 M hydrogen peroxide (weak acid with Ka = 2.4e-12). (b) 0.615 M acetic acid (weak acid with Ka = 1.8e-05). (c) 0.866 M pyridine (weak base with Kb = 1.7e- 09).

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Determine the pH of each of the following
solutions.
(a) 0.549 M hydrogen peroxide (weak acid with
Ка 3 2.4e-12).
(b) 0.615 M acetic acid (weak acid with Ka
1.8e-05).
(c) 0.866 M pyridine (weak base with Kp = 1.7e-
09).
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the pH of each of the following solutions. (a) 0.549 M hydrogen peroxide (weak acid with Ка 3 2.4e-12). (b) 0.615 M acetic acid (weak acid with Ka 1.8e-05). (c) 0.866 M pyridine (weak base with Kp = 1.7e- 09).
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