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 19QRT
Select from Table 15.1 a conjugate acid-base pair that is suitable for preparing a buffer solution whose concentration (molarity) of hydronium ions is
- (a) 3.55 × 10−4.
- (b) 3.31 × 10−6.
- (c) 4.79 × 10−9.
- (d) 7.08 × 10−11.
Explain your choices.
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