Acidic Buffers (17.2.3)

Question 1

• The calculation of the pH of an acidic buffer can be done as an acid-dissociation constant (Ka) problem.

Answer 1

• The calculation of the pH of an acidic buffer can be done as an acid-dissociation constant (Ka) problem.

Question 2

• If acid is added to a buffer solution, the weak base will react with the acid, forming a weak acid and water until all of the weak base is consumed.

Answer 2

• If acid is added to a buffer solution, the weak base will react with the acid, forming a weak acid and water until all of the weak base is consumed.

Question 3

• If base is added to a buffer solution, the weak acid will react with the base, forming a weak base and water until all of the weak acid is consumed.

Answer 3

• If base is added to a buffer solution, the weak acid will react with the base, forming a weak base and water until all of the weak acid is consumed.