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  • pH Calculation for HCl and NaOH Mixture: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the pH of the mixture:

    1. Calculate the moles of HCl and NaOH:

    * Moles of HCl: (0.1 mol/dm³) * (50 cm³ / 1000 cm³/dm³) = 0.005 moles

    * Moles of NaOH: (0.05 mol/dm³) * (100 cm³ / 1000 cm³/dm³) = 0.005 moles

    2. Determine the limiting reactant:

    * HCl and NaOH react in a 1:1 ratio. Since we have equal moles of both, they will completely neutralize each other.

    3. Calculate the concentration of excess reactant (which is none in this case):

    * Since the reaction is complete, there is no excess HCl or NaOH left.

    4. Calculate the pH:

    * The solution will be neutral because all the acid and base have reacted.

    * The pH of a neutral solution is 7.

    Therefore, the pH of the mixture is 7.

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