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NSWChemistryModule 5: Equilibrium and Acid Reactions

Quick questions on Buffer systems explained: HSC Chemistry Module 5

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What is the buffer equilibrium?
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For an acetic acid / acetate buffer:
What is the blood buffer system?
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Blood is buffered between pH 7.35 and 7.45 by the carbonic acid / bicarbonate system:
What is q1?
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Identify the two components of an effective buffer and explain why a strong acid and its conjugate base would not buffer effectively. [3 marks]
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A buffer is prepared by mixing 0.20 mol CH3COOHCH_3COOH (pKa=4.74pK_a = 4.74) with 0.10 mol CH3COONaCH_3COONa in 1.0 L of water. Calculate the buffer pH. [3 marks]
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A buffer at pH 7.4 is prepared from H2PO4H_2PO_4^- / HPO42HPO_4^{2-} (pKa=7.21pK_a = 7.21). (a) Calculate the ratio [HPO42]/[H2PO4][HPO_4^{2-}] / [H_2PO_4^-]. (b) Write equations to show how the buffer responds to added H3O+H_3O^+ and added OHOH^-.

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