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

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2
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Find concentration changes after acid was added

A

Using new number of moles of weak acid + carboxylate ion:
Divide by new volume

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