Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What are the components of an acidic buffer?
💡 Hint: Think about combinations like acetic acid and its salt.
Question 2
Easy
Why do buffer solutions resist pH changes?
💡 Hint: Consider how acids and bases react to form weaker species.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary function of a buffer solution?
- To increase pH
- To resist pH change
- To completely neutralize acids
💡 Hint: Consider the context of shared proton reactions.
Question 2
True or False: All buffer solutions have a strong acid and a strong base.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of a buffer.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.1 M acetic acid and 0.1 M sodium acetate, where pKa = 4.76.
💡 Hint: What happens when concentrations are equal?
Question 2
Design a buffer system that works at a pH of 7.4. Specify the weak acid and its conjugate base.
💡 Hint: Consider biological systems and their buffers.
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