10. Acids and Bases

Which one of the following combinations does not create a buffer?

Which of the following combinations can result in the formation of a buffer?

 Which of the following combinations can result in the formation of a buffer?

A buffer solution is comprised of 50.0 mL of a 0.100 M HC₂H₃O₂ and 60.0 mL of a 0.100 M NaC₂H₃O₂. Which of the following actions would completely destroy the buffer?

Which of the following represents a buffer system? Explain.

a. H₃PO₃

b. NaNO₃

c. HC₂H₃O₂ and NaC₂H₃O₂

d. HCl and NaOH

Someone with severe diabetes obtains energy by the breakdown of fats, which produce large amounts of acidic substances. How would this affect the pH of the blood plasma?

A buffer solution is made by dissolving H₃PO₄ and NaH₂PO₄ in water.

b. Write an equation that shows how this buffer neutralizes added base.

A buffer solution is made by dissolving H₃PO₄ and NaH₂PO₄ in water.

a. Write an equation that shows how this buffer neutralizes added acid.