Buffers Flashcards
1
Q
Buffer
A
Maintains pH in a solution when a small amount of strong acid or strong base is added
2
Q
What is a Buffer composed of?
A
Mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base or a mixture of a weak base and its conjugate acid
3
Q
Buffer Capacity
A
How much strong acid or base a buffer can consume before the pH changes significantly
4
Q
Best Buffer
A
Concentration of buffer components are high
Ratio of concentrations is closest to 1
