The pH of a solution is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]). For a weak acid, the hydrogen ion concentration can be calculated using the following equation:
[H+] = Ka * [HCOOK] / [COOK-]
where Ka is the acid dissociation constant. The acid dissociation constant is a measure of the strength of an acid, and it is different for each acid.
For HCOOK, the acid dissociation constant is 1.8 x 10-4. This means that at a concentration of 1 M, HCOOK will dissociate into H+ and COOK- ions to the extent of 1.8 x 10-4 M.
The pH of a 1 M solution of HCOOK can be calculated using the following equation:
pH = -log[H+] = -log(1.8 x 10-4) = 3.74
Therefore, the pH of a 1 M solution of HCOOK is 3.74.