The equation below shows the reaction between hydrogen and fluorine gas at high temperatures:
F2(g) + H2(g) -> 2HF(g)
Write the equilibrium constant expression, Kc, for the reaction. Upon the reaction of fluorine and hydrogen, HF(g), a weak acid with a pKa of 3.14 is produced. The value of Kc is 7.2.
A student is asked to make a buffer solution with a pH of 3.14. The student is provided with 0.100 M HF and 0.100 M NaOH.
(i) Explain how 0.100 M NaOH and 0.100 M HF will react to make a buffer solution. Include the net ionic reaction that occurs between the two species.
(ii) Determine the volume, in mL, of 0.100 M NaOH that the student should add to 100 mL of 0.100 M HF to make a buffer solution with a pH of 3.14. Justify your answer.