Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria - Exercises - Page 769: 17.38a

Answer

The pH at the equivalence point of this titration is above 7.

Work Step by Step

- Write the reaction: $NaOH(aq) + HCOOH(aq) -- \gt Na^+(aq) + HCOO^-(aq) + H_2O(l)$. - Analyzing the remaining compounds. $Na^+:$ Insignificant acid. $HCOO^-:$ Weak base. Therefore, the only significant electrolyte remaining is a weak base: Basic pH: $\gt 7$
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