A weak acid HX has K, = 4.4 x 105. What is the pH of a 1.89 M solution of Nax, a strong electrolyte containing ONLY the conjugate base of this weak acid?

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A weak acid HX has K₂ = 4.4 x 105. What is the pH of a 1.89 M solution of Nax, a strong electrolyte containing
ONLY the conjugate base of this weak acid?
DO NOT PUT UNITS IN THE ANSWER BOX
REPORT YOUR ANSWER TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES ACCURACY
Transcribed Image Text:A weak acid HX has K₂ = 4.4 x 105. What is the pH of a 1.89 M solution of Nax, a strong electrolyte containing ONLY the conjugate base of this weak acid? DO NOT PUT UNITS IN THE ANSWER BOX REPORT YOUR ANSWER TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES ACCURACY
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