The active ingredient in aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid (HC9H7O4), a monoprotic acid with a Ka of 3.3×10^−4 at 25 ∘C. What is the pH of a solution obtained by dissolving two extra-strength aspirin tablets, containing 460 mg of acetylsalicylic acid each, in 300 mL of water?

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The active ingredient in aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid (HC9H7O4), a monoprotic acid with a Ka of 3.3×10^−4 at 25 ∘C.

What is the pH of a solution obtained by dissolving two extra-strength aspirin tablets, containing 460 mg of acetylsalicylic acid each, in 300 mL of water?

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