Strong acids as buffers
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Ella Kim 3E
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Strong acids as buffers
Why do strong acids not make good buffers? What is an example of a good buffer?
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Sheik Sahadat
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Re: Strong acids as buffers
Hey, Ella.
Strong acids don't make for good buffers because they dissociate completely in a solution. In addition, the equilibrium is so far on the products side that it makes it unstable. A good buffer is one that contains equal concentrations of both an acid and its conjugate base. An example that demonstrates these qualities is acetic acid with sodium acetate.
I hope this helps!
Strong acids don't make for good buffers because they dissociate completely in a solution. In addition, the equilibrium is so far on the products side that it makes it unstable. A good buffer is one that contains equal concentrations of both an acid and its conjugate base. An example that demonstrates these qualities is acetic acid with sodium acetate.
I hope this helps!
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