Buffet Action

Question 1

Buffers do what when small amounts of acid or alkali are added

Answer 1

Resist changes in ph

Question 2

An acidic buffer is made up of

Answer 2

Weak acid and one of its salts

Question 3

A basic buffer is made up of

Answer 3

A weak base and one of its salts

Question 4

Steps to calculate ph of buffer

Answer 4

1) write out ka
2) re arrange to get [H+]
3) assume conc of salt is same as conc of coo- part
4) -log10
5) pH