Chemistry: The Molecular Science
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Author: John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 18QRT
Select from Table 15.1 a conjugate acid-base pair that is suitable for preparing a buffer solution whose concentration of hydronium ions is
- (a) 4.5 × 10−3 M.
- (b) 5.2 × 10−8 M.
- (c) 8.3 × 10−6M.
- (d) 9.7 × 10−11 M.
Explain your choices.
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