Buffers and Solutions (Lecture 8) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a buffer?
A
a mixture of an acid and its conjugate base pair
2
Q
What is a solution?
A
a homogenous mixture of two or more substances
• The minor species is called the solute.
• The major species is called the solvent.
3
Q
How is molarity calculated?
A
Molarity (M) = (moles of solute) / (litres of solution)
