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How do buffers reduce changes in pH when hydrogen ions or hydroxide ions are added to a solution?
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∙ 15y ago
Buffer solutions act as neutralizing agents that contain both positive and negative ions of a weak acid. Thus, if a base such as NaOH is added to the solution, the positive H+ ions will react with the negative (OH-) ions to neutralize the solution. Similarly, if an acid is added to the buffer, the negative ions (such as OH- or C2H3O2-) will react with the hydronium ions to neutralize the solution.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoThey reduce these changes because when H+ concentration rises buffers combine with them likewise when H+ concentration falls the buffers release H+ thereby attaining a relatively stable concentration.
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∙ 9y agoBuffers act as proton (H+) donors or acceptors. So if an acid were added to a buffer solution, the buffer accepts the excess hydrogen atoms, making the solution more basic. Conversely if a base is added, a buffer solution releases H+ ions, making the solution more basic
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∙ 14y agoBuffers are a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base (or weak base and its conjugate acid: in either case a pair of species linked by exchange of a proton). The acid reacts with (small amounts of) added base while the base reacts with (small amounts of) added acid: therefore pH change is minimal while some of each component remains.
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∙ 11y agoI am so sorry but i have no idea u dont have to check here there are more sited ;D
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∙ 14y agoBuffers are weak acids or bases that can react with strong acids or bases to prevent sharp, sudden changes in pH.
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What is true about buffer solutions?
They maintain a relatively constant pH when acids or bases are added. Buffers are substances that minimize changes in the concentrations of H+ and OH- in a solution. Buffers do so by accepting hydrogen ions from the solution when they are in excess and donating hydrogen ions to the solution when they have been depleted.
Explain acids bases and buffers?
Acids are proton donors in aqueous solution. This means they release H+ ions. Bases are proton acceptors, meaning they accept H+ ions. Alkalis are a species of Bases. which release OH- (hydroxide) molecules in aqueous solution. Buffers resist changes in PH. These play an important part in biological reactions.
Why is water not alkaline at 60 degrees celsius when the OH value in water at 60 degrees is greater that the value at room temperature-PLEASE help ASAP?
A solution is acidic if there is an excess of hydrogen ions over hydroxide ions. In the case of pure water, there are always the same number of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions. That means that the water remains neutral - even if its pH changes.
How do you distinguish sodium hydroxide and sodium acetate?
To test presence of Sodium ions, do a flame test: color observed: golden yellow. To test presence of carbonate or hydrogen carbonate ions: Take some of the sodium hydrogen carbonate in a dry test tube. Heat the test tube and bubble the gas through limewater. Limewater turns milky. Carbonate or hydrogen carbonate ions present. To distinguish between carbonate and hydrogen carbonate: Add indicator solution. If colour of solution turns green, pH is 7-8, hydrogen carbonate ions are present. If colour of solution turns blue, pH is 12-13, carbonate ions are present. -Iberuz
What is the most acidic solution?
An acidic solution in one in which the number of hydrogen ions exceeds the number of hydroxide ions.An acidic solution is one where the hydrogen ion concentration is greater than the hydroxide ion concentration.
What is true about buffer solutions?
They maintain a relatively constant pH when acids or bases are added. Buffers are substances that minimize changes in the concentrations of H+ and OH- in a solution. Buffers do so by accepting hydrogen ions from the solution when they are in excess and donating hydrogen ions to the solution when they have been depleted.
Explain acids bases and buffers?
Acids are proton donors in aqueous solution. This means they release H+ ions. Bases are proton acceptors, meaning they accept H+ ions. Alkalis are a species of Bases. which release OH- (hydroxide) molecules in aqueous solution. Buffers resist changes in PH. These play an important part in biological reactions.
What are the substance that can take up or release hydrogen ions into solution as hydrogen concentration of solution changes?
A buffer.
Buffers tend to prevent dramatic changes in the pH when are added to a solution?
Buffer solutions tend to prevent dramatic changes in the pH of a solution when a weak acid and its conjugate base are added. An example of a buffer solution is blood.
What prevents rapid changes in pH by taking up either hydrogen or hydroxide ions?
a buffer
What is a buffer a solution?
A buffer solution is a solution that resists changes in pH caused by the addition of acid or alkali. There are two types of buffers: 1. Acidic 2. Basic Acidic buffers comprise of a weak acid and its salt. eg. ethanoic acid and sodium ethanoate. Basic Buffers comprise of a weak base and its conjugate salt. eg. aqueous ammonia and ammonium chloride.
What is the functions of buffer?
to resist drastic changes in the pH of a solution
What type of substance protects solution and cells from undergoing drastic pH changes?
Buffers, such as sodium phosphate, protects solutions and cells from undergoing drastic pH changes
Why is water not alkaline at 60 degrees celsius when the OH value in water at 60 degrees is greater that the value at room temperature-PLEASE help ASAP?
A solution is acidic if there is an excess of hydrogen ions over hydroxide ions. In the case of pure water, there are always the same number of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions. That means that the water remains neutral - even if its pH changes.
How do you distinguish sodium hydroxide and sodium acetate?
To test presence of Sodium ions, do a flame test: color observed: golden yellow. To test presence of carbonate or hydrogen carbonate ions: Take some of the sodium hydrogen carbonate in a dry test tube. Heat the test tube and bubble the gas through limewater. Limewater turns milky. Carbonate or hydrogen carbonate ions present. To distinguish between carbonate and hydrogen carbonate: Add indicator solution. If colour of solution turns green, pH is 7-8, hydrogen carbonate ions are present. If colour of solution turns blue, pH is 12-13, carbonate ions are present. -Iberuz
What is the most acidic solution?
An acidic solution in one in which the number of hydrogen ions exceeds the number of hydroxide ions.An acidic solution is one where the hydrogen ion concentration is greater than the hydroxide ion concentration.
Why phenolphthalein is chosen as the suitable indicator for sodium hydroxide?
Sodium hydroxide is a base. And phenolphthalein is a pH indicator that changes color at around a pH of 8.4, so you can tell when your solution that endpoint.
