What is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of sodium acetate (Ka for acetic acid = 1.8 x 10^-5)?

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What is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of sodium acetate (Ka for acetic acid = 1.8 x 10^-5)?
  1. 4.75
  2. 5.25
  3. 9.25
  4. 10.25

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Q: What is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of sodium acetate (Ka for acetic acid = 1.8 x 10^-5)?
Solution: Using the formula for salt of weak acid, pH = 14 + 0.5(pKa + logC) = 14 + 0.5(4.74 + log(0.1)) = 9.25.
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