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Author: Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby Professor
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Chapter 16.3, Problem 2RCF
The diagrams (a)–(d) represent solutions containing a weak acid HA and/or its sodium salt NaA. Which solutions can act as a buffer? Which solution has the greatest buffer capacity? The Na+ ions and water molecules are omitted for clarity.
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