Answer:
4.74
Explanation:
It is possible to find pH of a buffer (The mixture of a weak acid: Acetic acid, with its conjugate base: Sodium acetate) using Henderson-Hasselbalch equation:
pH = pKa + logāā [Aā»] / [HA]
Where pKa is -log Ka of the weak acid, Ā [Aā»] concentration of the conjugate base and [HA] concentration of the weak acid
pKa of acetic acid is -log 1.8x10ā»āµ = 4.74
The concentration of both, acetic acid and sodium acetate is 0.1M. Replacing in H-H equation:
pH = pKa + logāā [Aā»] / [HA]
pH = 4.74 + logāā [0.1] / [0.1]
pH = 4.74 + logāā 1
pH = 4.74
Theoretical pH is 4.74