Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Question 18

Practice objective / multiple choice question 18 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 18 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A buffer solution is prepared by dissolving 0.20 mol of acetic acid (CH₃COOH, K_a = 1.8×10⁻⁵) and 0.15 mol of sodium acetate (CH₃COONa) in 1.0 L of water. Calculate the pH of the buffer. Then, 0.050 mol of HCl is added to the solution (volume change is negligible). Calculate the new pH after the addition.

Answer Options

A. 4.04
Correct Answer B. 4.34
C. 5.34
D. 4.64
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
4.34

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Question 18. It is a objective / multiple choice question from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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