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Which of the following pairs will make a
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**Question 17 of 17**
**Which of the following pairs will make a buffer?**
A) HF/NaF
B) HNO₃/KNO₃
C) H₂O/NaOH
D) H₂CO₃/NaOH
E) All of these will make buffers.
A buffer solution consists of a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid. A solution made from the combination of such pairs will resist changes in pH when small amounts of an acid or base are added. Let's analyze each pair:
- **Option A (HF/NaF)**: HF (hydrofluoric acid) is a weak acid and NaF (sodium fluoride) ionizes to produce F⁻, the conjugate base of HF. This pair can effectively make a buffer solution.
- **Option B (HNO₃/KNO₃)**: HNO₃ (nitric acid) is a strong acid, and KNO₃ (potassium nitrate) does not affect the pH significantly. This pair does not form a buffer.
- **Option C (H₂O/NaOH)**: Water (H₂O) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) do not form a buffer because H₂O is not a weak acid or base.
- **Option D (H₂CO₃/NaOH)**: H₂CO₃ (carbonic acid) is a weak acid, but NaOH is a strong base. Instead of forming a buffer, NaOH will neutralize H₂CO₃.
- **Option E**: This option claims that all pairs listed will make buffers, but this statement is incorrect based on the above analysis.
In conclusion, the correct answer is **Option A (HF/NaF)**.
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