Chapter 14, Problem 20E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A buffer prepared by dissolving ${\text{HONH}}_2$ and ${\text{HONH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$ in some water, is given. The equations depicting how this buffer neutralizes the added ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ and ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A solution that resists a change in the $\text{pH}$ on addition of an acid or an alkali is termed as a buffer solution.

To determine: The equations depicting how the given buffer neutralizes the added ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ and ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions.