Chapter 16, Problem 16.93QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A suitable buffer system to maintain a $\text{pH}$ of $3.0$ in an aqueous solution is to be predicted assuming the concentration of acid and conjugate base are initially equal.

Concept introduction: A buffer solution is an aqueous solution containing the mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base or the mixture of a weak base with its conjugate acid. The buffer solution resists the $\text{pH}$ change by neutralizing the added amount of acid or base.

To determine: A suitable buffer system to maintain a $\text{pH}$ of $3.0$ in an aqueous solution.