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Chapter 9, Problem 9.153E

A substance that functions to prevent rapid, drastic changes in the pH of a body fluid by changing strong acids and bases into weak acids and bases is called a(n):

a. salt.

b. buffer.

c. enzyme.

d. coenzyme.

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What is a buffer?   a. a solution that resists change to pH   b. any solution at equilibrium   c. a solution with a very high pH   d. a saturated solution
Select all of the statements that are true about a buffer solution. Select one or more: a. A buffer solution reacts with basic solutions. b. A buffer solution always changes color when the pH changes. C. A buffer solution has a pH of 7. d. A buffer solution resists small changes in pH. e. A buffer solution reacts with acidic solutions.

Chapter 9 Solutions

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Ch. 9 - Write a formula for the conjugate base formed when...Ch. 9 - Write a formula for the conjugate base formed when...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.13ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.14ECh. 9 - The following reactions illustrate Brnsted...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.16ECh. 9 - Write equations to illustrate the acid-base...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.18ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.19ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.20ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.21ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.22ECh. 9 - The acid H3C6H5O7 forms the citrate ion, C6H5O73,...Ch. 9 - The acid H2C4H4O4 forms the succinate ion,...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.25ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.26ECh. 9 - Calculate the molar concentration of OH in water...Ch. 9 - Calculate the molar concentration of OH in water...Ch. 9 - Calculate the molar concentration of H3O+ in water...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.30ECh. 9 - Classify the solutions represented in Exercises...Ch. 9 - Classify the solutions represented in Exercises...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.33ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.34ECh. 9 - Determine the pH of water solutions with the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.36ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.37ECh. 9 - Determine the pH of water solutions with the...Ch. 9 - Determine the [H+] value for solutions with the...Ch. 9 - Determine the [H+] value for solutions with the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.41ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.42ECh. 9 - The pH values listed in Table 9.1 are generally...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.44ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.45ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.46ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.47ECh. 9 - Using the information in Table 9.4, describe how...Ch. 9 - Write balanced molecular equations to illustrate...Ch. 9 - Write balanced molecular equations to illustrate...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.51ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.52ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.53ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.54ECh. 9 - Write balanced molecular, total ionic, and net...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.56ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.57ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.58ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.59ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.60ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.61ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.62ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.63ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.64ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.65ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.66ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.67ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.68ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.69ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.70ECh. 9 - Determine the number of moles of each of the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.72ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.73ECh. 9 - Determine the number of equivalents and...Ch. 9 - Determine the number of equivalents and...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.76ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.77ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.78ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.79ECh. 9 - The Ka values have been determined for four acids...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.81ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.82ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.83ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.84ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.85ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.86ECh. 9 - Arsenic acid (H3AsO4) is a moderately weak...Ch. 9 - Explain the purpose of doing a titration.Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.89ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.90ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.91ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.92ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.93ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.94ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.95ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.96ECh. 9 - A 25.00-mL sample of gastric juice is titrated...Ch. 9 - A 25.00-mL sample of H2C2O4 solution required...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.99ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.100ECh. 9 - The following acid solutions were titrated to the...Ch. 9 - The following acid solutions were titrated to the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.103ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.104ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.105ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.106ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.107ECh. 9 - Predict the relative pH greater than 7, less than...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.109ECh. 9 - Explain why the hydrolysis of salts makes it...Ch. 9 - How would the pH values of equal molar solutions...Ch. 9 - Write equations similar to Equations 9.48 and 9.49...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.113ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.114ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.115ECh. 9 - a.Calculate the pH of a buffer that is 0.1M in...Ch. 9 - Which of the following acids and its conjugate...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.118ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.119ECh. 9 - What ratio concentrations of NaH2PO4 and Na2HPO4...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.121ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.122ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.123ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.124ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.125ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.126ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.127ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.128ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.129ECh. 9 - Bottles of ketchup are routinely left on the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.131ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.132ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.133ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.134ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.135ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.136ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.137ECh. 9 - A base is a substance that dissociates in water...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.139ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.140ECh. 9 - What is the formula of the hydronium ion? a.H+...Ch. 9 - Which of the following substances has a pH closest...Ch. 9 - Dissolving H2SO4 in water creates an acid solution...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.144ECh. 9 - A common detergent has a pH of 11.0, so the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.146ECh. 9 - The pH of a blood sample is 7.40 at room...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.148ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.149ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.150ECh. 9 - Prob. 9.151ECh. 9 - Which of the following compounds would be...Ch. 9 - A substance that functions to prevent rapid,...Ch. 9 - Which one of the following equations represents...Ch. 9 - Which reaction below demonstrates a neutralization...Ch. 9 - In titration of 40.0mL of 0.20MNaOH with 0.4MHCl,...Ch. 9 - When titrating 50mL of 0.2MHCl, what quantity of...
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