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A buffer solution is prepared by mixing 20 mL of 0.1 M CHCOOH and 30 mL of 0.2 M CHCOONa. To this mixture, 1 mL of 1 M NaOH is added. The pH change of the buffer is closest to (pK of CHCOOH = 4.74):
0.09
0.18
0.27
0.36
Two buffer solutions A and B are prepared. A contains 0.1 M CHCOOH and 0.1 M CHCOONa. B contains 0.01 M CHCOOH and 0.01 M CHCOONa. Which solution has a higher buffer capacity?
A
B
Both have equal capacity
Cannot be determined
A solution containing a weak acid HA and its conjugate base A has a pH of 4.8. If the pK of HA is 4.74, which of the following is TRUE?
[A] = [HA]
[A] < [HA]
[A] > [HA]
HA is a strong acid
Which of the following mixtures will NOT form an effective buffer solution?
CHCOOH and CHCOONa
NHOH and NHCl
HCO and NaHCO
HCl and NaCl
100 mL of a buffer solution contains 0.1 M NHOH and 0.1 M NHCl. If K for NHOH is 1.8 x 10, what is the pH change when 0.01 moles of HCl are added?
-4.28
-0.56
+4.74
+0.88
A buffer solution with pH 9 is to be prepared using NHOH (K= 1.8 x 10) and NHCl. What should be the ratio of [NHCl]/[NHOH]?
0.55
1.82
5.56
0.18
Which of the following is an example of a buffer solution?
A mixture of hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride
A mixture of acetic acid and sodium acetate
A solution of sodium hydroxide
A solution of nitric acid
What is the purpose of a buffer solution?
To increase the rate of reaction
To decrease the rate of reaction
To resist changes in pH
To change the color of the solution
Which component of a buffer solution neutralizes added acid?
The weak acid
The conjugate base
Water
The added acid itself
A buffer solution is prepared by mixing a weak acid, HA, with its sodium salt, NaA. Which component neutralizes added base?
HA (the weak acid)
NaA (the sodium salt)
Water (H2O)
Hydroxide ions (OH-)