Buffer Solutions

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Buffer Solutions: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Buffer Solutions, Henderson-Hasselbalch's Equation, Derivation of an Expression for a Basic Buffer, Working of Acidic Buffers, Derivation of an Expression for an Acidic Buffer and, Need of Constant pH Solutions

Important Questions on Buffer Solutions

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A buffer solution can be prepared by mixing equal volumes of

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Among the following, the correct statement is

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What is the concentration of sodium acetate that needs to be added to a 0.01 M solution of acetic acid with equal volumes to give a solution of pH=5.5?

pKa of CH3COOH=4.5

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Choose the wrong statement from the following:

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For preparing a buffer solution of pH=9, by mixing ammonium chloride and ammonium hydroxide, the ratio of concentrations of salt and base should be_______ Kb=10-3

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A student prepares 2 L buffer solution of 0.3 M NaH2PO4 and 0.3 M Na2HPO4. The solution is divided in half between the two compartments (each containing 1 L buffer) of an electrolysis cell, using Pt electrodes. Assume that the only reaction is the electrolysis of water and the electrolysis is carried out for 200 min with a constant current of 0.965 A.

Assume that  pK a H 2 PO 4 = 7.2   [Given log 2.33 = 0.37]

pH at anode is

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For next two question please follow the same

A student prepares 2 L buffer solution of 0.3 M NaH2PO4 and 0.3 M Na2HPO4. The solution is divided in half between the two compartments (each containing 1 L buffer) of an electrolysis cell, using Pt electrodes. Assume that the only reaction is the electrolysis of water and the electrolysis is carried out for 200 min with a constant current of 0.965 A.

Assume that  pK a H 2 PO 4 = 7.2   [Given log 2.33 = 0.37]

pH at cathode is

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100 mL of 0.10 M NH4OH mixed with 100 mL of 0.05 M HCl solution

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The pH of 100 mL of 0.10 M NaOH mixed with 100 mL 0.10 M CH3COOH solution is

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Identify the buffer solution among the following.

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Calculate the pH of a buffer solution prepared by adding 10 mL of  0.1 M CH3COOH and 20 mL of 0.1 M sodium acetate.
(Given: pKa  of CH3COOH=4.74)

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What will be the pH of resultant mixture when 20ml of 0.1MH2SO4 solution is added to 30mL of 0.2MNH4OH solution ?

Given:- pkb of NH4OH=4.7

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Calculate pH of solution containing 0.3 M  NH4+ , 0.2 M NH4OH pKb=4.74 and  0.01 M HCl having volume 100 ml is

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A basic buffer is prepared with maximum buffer capacity. Calculate the ratio of base to salt to be taken to increase its pOH by two.

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A buffer solution contains equal concentration of X- and HX, Kb for X- is 10-10. Calculate the pH of the buffer.

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 Find the volume of HA in 300ml of buffer if the pH of a mixture of 1M HA(pKb=4.2) and 1M NaA is 4.5.

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What will be ratio of salt to acid concentration in the buffer solution of pH=6  formed due to addition of sodium hydroxide solution to a weak acid (HA).  

Given Ionisation constant of HA  is 10-5.

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500 mL of 0.2 M aqueous solution of acetic acid is mixed with 500 mL of 0.2 M HCl at 25oC and 6 g NaOH is added to this mixture. Assuming there is no change in the volume on mixing, determine the pH of the resultant mixture. (Given: Atomic weight: Na =23 u, O =16 u, H = 1 u; for acetic acid Ka= 1.75 x 10-5)

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The number of buffers formed during the neutralization process of H3PO4 and NaOH, will be-

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The ionisation constant of $\mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}$ in water is $5.6 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{at}$ $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .$ The rate constant for the reaction of $\mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}$ and $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$ to form $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is $3.4 \times 10^{10}$ litre

$\mathrm{mol}^{-1} \mathrm{sec}^{-1} .$ If equilibrium constant of water at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is $1.8 \times 10^{-16},$ thenThe pH of a mixture of

0.1 M NH4OH and
0.1M NH42SO4 solution is Ka of NH4+ is 5.6×10-10 and log1.78=0.25