Buffers Equations Flashcards
1
Q
Adding an acid to a buffer?
A
The moles of acid added will:
Increase the moles of carboxylic weak acid in buffer by the same amount
Decrease the moles of carboxylate ion in buffer by same amount
2
Q
Find concentration changes after acid was added
A
Using new number of moles of weak acid + carboxylate ion:
Divide by new volume