Chapter 9, Problem 9.119E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The pH of the given buffer is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The buffer is a solution that resists any change in pH on addition 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 pH of the acidic buffer is given as,$\text{pH}={\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}+\log \frac{\left[{\text{B}}^{-}\right]}{\left[\text{HB}\right]}$

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The pH of the given buffer is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The buffer is a solution that resists any change in pH on addition 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 pH of the acidic buffer is given as,$\text{pH}={\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}+\log \frac{\left[{\text{B}}^{-}\right]}{\left[\text{HB}\right]}$

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The pH of the given buffer is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The buffer is a solution that resists any change in pH on addition 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 pH of the acidic buffer is given as,$\text{pH}={\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}+\log \frac{\left[{\text{B}}^{-}\right]}{\left[\text{HB}\right]}$