AP Chemistry Flashcards: Henderson Hasselbalch Equation

Study Henderson Hasselbalch Equation in AP Chemistry with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What does the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation assume about ionic strength?

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ANSWER

It is constant. Simplifies calculations by ignoring activity coefficients.

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A buffer is made from benzoic acid and benzoate,

\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COOH}/\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COO}^-

. If

[\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COO}^-]=0.040\ \text{M}

and

[\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COOH}]=0.010\ \text{M}

and

pK_a=4.20

, what is the pH?

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