J.R. S. answered 04/07/20
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
CH3CO2H + NaOH ==> CH3CO2Na + H2O
During the titration, a BUFFER is formed consisting of CH3CO2H and CH3CO2-
We can use the Henderson Hasselbalch equation to find the pH, but first we will need to find
[CH3CO2H] and [CH3CO2-]
ICE Table:
CH3CO2H + NaOH ==> CH3CO2Na + H2O
0.0025 mol.........0.00125mol.......0 mol.............Initial
-0.00125..........-.0.00125.........+0.00125........Change
0.00125................0...................0.00125..........Equilibrium
HH equation:
pH = pKa + log [salt]/[acid]
pKa = -log Ka = -log 1.8x10-5 = 4.74
pH = 4.74 + log [0.00125]/[0.00125]
pH = 4.74