Question:
The substance benzoic acid (C6H5COOH) is a weak acid (Ka = 6.3×10-5). What is the pH of a 6.88×10-2 M aqueous solution of sodium benzoate, NaC6H5COO?
The solution is acidic, basic or neutral?
Answer:
The substance benzoic acid (C6H5COOH) is a weak acid (Ka = 6.3×10-5). What is the pH of a 6.88×10-2 M aqueous solution of sodium benzoate, NaC6H5COO?
The solution is acidic, basic or neutral?