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What two components make up a buffer solution?
Think about the pairs that act together.
What is the role of the conjugate base in a buffer?
Think of it as the 'helper' species.
What is a buffer solution composed of?
Think of it as a pair that works together.
True or False: Buffers completely neutralize acids and bases.
Remember, they stabilize but don't eliminate.
You have a buffer solution made of 0.2 M acetic acid and 0.2 M sodium acetate. What would happen to the pH if you added 0.01 moles of HCl?
Consider how the equilibrium will adjust.
Calculate the pH of a buffer with 0.15 M NH3 and 0.10 M NH4Cl. What is the role of NH3 in this buffer?
Remember to find pKa for NH4+.
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