HELP Give an example of the composition of an acid buffer.Briefly explain with the use of equations how this b

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HELP Give an example of the composition of an acid buffer.Briefly explain with the use of equations how this b

25) Give an example of the composition of an acid buffer. Briefly explain with the use of equations how this buffer maintains the pH when small amounts of acids and bases are added.

2007-04-10 14:54:34 · 1 answers · asked by studentofscience 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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1. Amixture of any weak acid HA and its anion A- (its salt) is an acid buffer.
2. If alkali is added: HA + OH- -----> A- + H2O
3. If acid is added: A- + H+ ----> HA

2007-04-13 20:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋