Chapter 9, Problem 9.114E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equation that shows the way in which bicarbonate ions help to combat the acidosis is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The buffer is a solution that resists any change in pH on addition of very little amounts of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ and ${\text{OH}}^{-}$. An acidic buffer is made up of a weak acid and its salt. A basic buffer is made up of a weak base and its salt. The amount of acid or base required to raise the pH of a buffer by unity is known as its buffer capacity.