Acids Bases Buffers Flashcards
1
Q
Equation for PH
A
PH= -log[H+]
PH = -log(Ka[ACID] / [SALT])
2
Q
What is a buffer solution?
A
Solution that resists change to PH when small amounts of acid / base are added to it
3
Q
What is KA affected by?
A
Temperature
4
Q
Equation for pKa
A
pKa= -logKa
5
Q
How to work out ka from PKa
A
Ka= 10^ -pka
6
Q
Equation for disassociation of water
A
H2O <=> H+ + OH-
