### Buffer Preparation and Neutralization Mechanism**Task:**A buffer is prepared by dissolving a base, HONH₂, and its conjugate acid, HONH₃NO₃, in some water. Write equations to show how this buffer neutralizes any added acid or base.**Explanation:**1. **Introduction to Buffers:** Buffers are solutions that resist changes in pH upon the addition of small amounts of acids or bases. They typically consist of a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid.2. **Components:** - **Base:** Hydroxylamine (HONH₂) - **Conjugate Acid:** Hydroxylammonium nitrate (HONH₃NO₃)3. **Buffer Solution Preparation:** When hydroxylamine (HONH₂) dissolves in water, it partially ionizes: \[ HONH₂ + H₂O ⇌ HONH₃^+ + OH^- \] Hydroxylammonium nitrate (HONH₃NO₃) dissociates as follows: \[ HONH₃NO₃ ⇌ HONH₃^+ + NO₃^- \]4. **Neutralization of Added Acid:** When an acid, such as HCl, is added to the buffer solution, the conjuguate base (HONH₂) will react with the added H⁺ ions: \[ HONH₂ + H⁺ ⇌ HONH₃^+ \] This reaction removes the excess H⁺ ions, minimizing the change in pH.5. **Neutralization of Added Base:** When a base, such as NaOH, is added, the conjugate acid (HONH₃^+) will react with the added OH⁻ ions: \[ HONH₃^+ + OH⁻ ⇌ HONH₂ + H₂O \] This reaction neutralizes the excess OH⁻ ions, again minimizing the change in pH.By these mechanisms, the buffer solution prepared using HONH₂ and HONH₃NO₃ successfully maintains a stable pH when either an acid or base is introduced into the system.

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