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Date Posted: 7/21/2008 11:51:39 PM  Status: Live
Buffer solution(WILL RATE LIFESAVER)
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General Chemistry Chemistry: The Central Science (10th) by Brown, Lemay, Bursten 17 N/A
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Explain the principle behind the action of a buffer solution with an example.
Write out two chemical equations for the buffering actions.
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Date Posted: 7/22/2008 12:39:28 AM  Status: Live
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A buffer solution is a solution of
1) a weak acid or a weak base and
2) its salt; both components must be present.
A simple buffer solution can be prepared by adding comparible molar amounts of acetic acid(CH3COOH) and its salt sodium acetate( CH3COONa) to water.
 



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