Buffer Solution Flashcards

1
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What is a buffer solution?

A

A solution that results changes to its pH.

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What is a buffer solution made out of?

A

A mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base.

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For a buffer solution to be effective,

A

It must have a pH value similar to the pKa of the weak acid (range of 1)

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