Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
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ISBN: 9781305079243
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 2RQ

Define a buffer solution. What makes up a buffer solution? How do buffers absorb added H+ or OH with little pH change?

Is it necessary that the concentrations of the weak acid and the weak base in a buffered solution be equal? Explain. What is the pH of a buffer when the weak acid and conjugate base concentrations are equal?

A buffer generally contains a weak acid and its weak conjugate base, or a weak base and its weak conjugate acid, in water. You can solve for the pH by setting up the equilibrium problem using the K.a reaction of the weak acid or the Kb reaction of the conjugate base. Both reactions give the same answer for the pH of the solution. Explain.

A third method that can be used to solve for the pH of a buffet solution is the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation. What is the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation? What assumptions are made when using this equation?

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Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach

Ch. 14 - What are the major species in solution after...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2ALQCh. 14 - Prob. 3ALQCh. 14 - Prob. 4ALQCh. 14 - Sketch two pH curves, one for the titration of a...Ch. 14 - Prob. 6ALQCh. 14 - Prob. 7ALQCh. 14 - You have a solution of the weak acid HA and add...Ch. 14 - The common ion effect for weak acids is to...Ch. 14 - Prob. 10QCh. 14 - Prob. 11QCh. 14 - Consider the following pH curves for 100.0 mL of...Ch. 14 - An acid is titrated with NaOH. The following...Ch. 14 - Consider the following four titrations. i. 100.0...Ch. 14 - Prob. 15QCh. 14 - Prob. 16QCh. 14 - How many of the following are buffered solutions?...Ch. 14 - Which of the following can be classified as buffer...Ch. 14 - A certain buffer is made by dissolving NaHCO3 and...Ch. 14 - Prob. 20ECh. 14 - Calculate the pH of each of the following...Ch. 14 - Calculate the pH of each of the following...Ch. 14 - Prob. 23ECh. 14 - Compare the percent ionization of the base in...Ch. 14 - Prob. 25ECh. 14 - Calculate the pH after 0.020 mole of HCl is added...Ch. 14 - Calculate the pH after 0.020 mole of NaOH is added...Ch. 14 - Calculate the pH after 0.020 mole of NaOH is added...Ch. 14 - Which of the solutions in Exercise 21 shows the...Ch. 14 - Prob. 30ECh. 14 - Calculate the pH of a solution that is 1.00 M HNO2...Ch. 14 - Calculate the pH of a solution that is 0.60 M HF...Ch. 14 - Calculate the pH after 0.10 mole of NaOH is added...Ch. 14 - Calculate the pH after 0.10 mole of NaOH is added...Ch. 14 - Calculate the pH of each of the following buffered...Ch. 14 - Prob. 36ECh. 14 - Calculate the pH of a buffered solution prepared...Ch. 14 - A buffered solution is made by adding 50.0 g NH4Cl...Ch. 14 - Prob. 39ECh. 14 - An aqueous solution contains dissolved C6H5NH3Cl...Ch. 14 - Prob. 41ECh. 14 - Prob. 42ECh. 14 - Consider a solution that contains both C5H5N and...Ch. 14 - Calculate the ratio [NH3]/[NH4+] in...Ch. 14 - Prob. 45ECh. 14 - Prob. 46ECh. 14 - Prob. 47ECh. 14 - Prob. 48ECh. 14 - Calculate the pH of a solution that is 0.40 M...Ch. 14 - Calculate the pH of a solution that is 0.20 M HOCl...Ch. 14 - Which of the following mixtures would result in...Ch. 14 - Prob. 52ECh. 14 - Prob. 53ECh. 14 - Calculate the number of moles of HCl(g) that must...Ch. 14 - Consider the titration of a generic weak acid HA...Ch. 14 - Sketch the titration curve for the titration of a...Ch. 14 - Consider the titration of 40.0 mL of 0.200 M HClO4...Ch. 14 - Consider the titration of 80.0 mL of 0.100 M...Ch. 14 - Consider the titration of 100.0 mL of 0.200 M...Ch. 14 - Prob. 60ECh. 14 - Lactic acid is a common by-product of cellular...Ch. 14 - Repeat the procedure in Exercise 61, but for the...Ch. 14 - Repeat the procedure in Exercise 61, but for the...Ch. 14 - Repeat the procedure in Exercise 61, but for the...Ch. 14 - Prob. 65ECh. 14 - In the titration of 50.0 mL of 1.0 M methylamine,...Ch. 14 - You have 75.0 mL of 0.10 M HA. After adding 30.0...Ch. 14 - A student dissolves 0.0100 mole of an unknown weak...Ch. 14 - Prob. 69ECh. 14 - Prob. 70ECh. 14 - Potassium hydrogen phthalate, known as KHP (molar...Ch. 14 - A certain indicator HIn has a pKa of 3.00 and a...Ch. 14 - Prob. 73ECh. 14 - Prob. 74ECh. 14 - Prob. 75ECh. 14 - Prob. 76ECh. 14 - Prob. 77ECh. 14 - Estimate the pH of a solution in which crystal...Ch. 14 - Prob. 79ECh. 14 - Prob. 80ECh. 14 - Prob. 81AECh. 14 - Prob. 82AECh. 14 - Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, commonly called...Ch. 14 - Prob. 84AECh. 14 - You have the following reagents on hand: Solids...Ch. 14 - Prob. 86AECh. 14 - Prob. 87AECh. 14 - What quantity (moles) of HCl(g) must be added to...Ch. 14 - Calculate the value of the equilibrium constant...Ch. 14 - The following plot shows the pH curves for the...Ch. 14 - Calculate the volume of 1.50 102 M NaOH that must...Ch. 14 - Prob. 92AECh. 14 - A certain acetic acid solution has pH = 2.68....Ch. 14 - A 0.210-g sample of an acid (molar mass = 192...Ch. 14 - The active ingredient in aspirin is...Ch. 14 - One method for determining the purity of aspirin...Ch. 14 - A student intends to titrate a solution of a weak...Ch. 14 - Prob. 98AECh. 14 - Prob. 99AECh. 14 - Consider 1.0 L of a solution that is 0.85 M HOC6H5...Ch. 14 - Prob. 101CWPCh. 14 - Consider the following acids and bases: HCO2H Ka =...Ch. 14 - Prob. 103CWPCh. 14 - Prob. 104CWPCh. 14 - Consider the titration of 100.0 mL of 0.100 M HCN...Ch. 14 - Consider the titration of 100.0 mL of 0.200 M...Ch. 14 - Prob. 107CWPCh. 14 - Prob. 108CPCh. 14 - A buffer is made using 45.0 mL of 0.750 M HC3H5O2...Ch. 14 - A 0.400-M solution of ammonia was titrated with...Ch. 14 - Prob. 111CPCh. 14 - Consider a solution formed by mixing 50.0 mL of...Ch. 14 - When a diprotic acid, H2A, is titrated with NaOH,...Ch. 14 - Consider the following two acids: In two separate...Ch. 14 - The titration of Na2CO3 with HCl bas the following...Ch. 14 - Prob. 116CPCh. 14 - A few drops of each of the indicators shown in the...Ch. 14 - Malonic acid (HO2CCH2CO2H) is a diprotic acid. In...Ch. 14 - A buffer solution is prepared by mixing 75.0 mL of...Ch. 14 - A 10.00-g sample of the ionic compound NaA, where...Ch. 14 - Prob. 121IPCh. 14 - Prob. 122MP
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