Describe the composition of a buffer solution and explain its action. What is a buffer solution? It is an aqueous solution that resists a change in pH when a small amount of acid, base or water is added to it. An acidic buffer solution can be made by mixing a weak acid together with the salt of that acid and with a strong base (Basically, combining a weak acid with a salt containing its conjugate base)
Describe the composition of a buffer solution and explain its action. An alkaline buffer solution can be made by mixing a weak base together with the salt of that base and with a strong acid (Basically, combining a weak base with a salt containing its conjugate acid)
Solve problems involving the composition and pH of a specified buffer solution Examples of buffer solutions: NaCH 3 COO(aq) Na + + CH 3 COO - CH 3 COOH(aq) CH 3 COO - (aq) + H + (aq) K a = [H + ] x [CH 3 COO - ] [CH 3 COOH]
Solve problems involving the composition and pH of a specified buffer solution NH 4 Cl (aq) Na + + CH 3 COO - NH 3 (aq) + H 2 O (l) NH 4 + (aq) + OH - (aq) K a = [OH - ] x [NH 4 + ] [NH 3 ]