The reaction of the weak acid HCN with the strong base KOH is:
HCN(aq) + KOH(aq) ⟶ H2O(l) + KCN(aq)
To compute the pH of the resulting solution if 51 mL of 0.85 M HCN is mixed with 27 mL of 0.36 M KOH, we need to start with the stoichiometry. Let us do just the stoichiometry in steps.
How many moles of acid? Number of moles:
How many moles of base? Number of moles:
What is the limiting reactant? Limiting reactant:
How many moles of the excess reactant after reaction? Number of moles:
What is the concentration of the excess reactant after reaction? Concentration:
What is the concentration of the pH active product after reaction?