Answers
1)
we know that
for buffers
pH = pKa + log [salt / acid ]
pH = pKa + log [NaOAc / HOAc]
for solution 1
pH = pKa + log [ 5 / 5]
pH = pKa + log 1
pH = pKa + 0
pH = pKa
for solution 2
pH = pKa + log [ 0.05 / 0.05 ]
pH = pKa + log 1
pH = pKa + 0
pH = pKa
so
for both the solutions pH is same
so
the answer is C) the pH of the buffered solution1 is equal to that of buffered solution 2
2)
HF is a weak acid and NaF is its salt of its conjugate base
so
they form a buffer solution
we know that
for buffers
pH = pKa + log [salt / acid ]
also
pKa = -log Ka
so
pH = -log Ka + log [ NaF / HF]
given
Ka = 7.2 x 10-4
[NaF] = 0.99
[HF] = 0.5
so
using those values
we get
pH = -log ( 7.2 x 10-4) + log ( 0.99 / 0.5)
pH = 3.44
so
pH of the solution is 3.44
so
the answer is B) 3.44
.