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What is the weights of nah2po4 and nahpo4 would

be required to prepare a buffer solution of ph 7.45


that has?
an ionic strength of 0.1? pka2=7.12
mwt nah2po4 = 120 g/mol
mwt nahpo4= 142g/mol

pH = pKa + log ([A-]/[HA])


The 2nd pKa of phosphoric acid is 7.2.
Substituting,
7.45 = 7.2 + log ([Na2HPO4]/[NaH2PO4])
Solving,
[Na2HPO4]/[NaH2PO4] = 1.79.
We also know:
[Na2HPO4] + [NaH2PO4] = 0.100
Solving the simultaneous equations, we get:
[Na2HPO4] = 0.064 M
[NaH2PO4] = 0.036 M
So the needed masses are:
(0.064 mol/L) (1 L) (142 g/mol) = 9.09 g Na2HPO4
(0.036 mol/L) (1 L) (120 g/mol) = 4.32 g NaH2PO4

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