salicylic acid/sodium salicylate is an acid/conjugate base pair which can be used to
adjust the pH of environmental systems. In this case, it is proposed that salicylic acid be used
to adjust the pH to minimize the amount of free Pb2+. If salicylic acid is added to the point
where the total acid concentration in the lake is 10-2 M, what would the pH of the lake be.
Note for this question, please only consider this acid in the lake and ignore any potential
effects to fish/wildlife. Please solve this question using an algebraic approach, clearly stating
all assumptions, and checking any assumptions you make. Note, you may create a pC-pH
diagram to check your response, but you must clearly show all algebraic calculations for full
credit