Buffer Solutions
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
The pH of the solution can be kept constant with the help of

Which among the following pairs constitute a buffer?

Addition of sodium hydroxide solution to a weak acid (HA) results in a buffer of pH 6. If ionization constant of HA is , the ratio of salt to acid concentration in the buffer solution will be:

Which of the following pairs will not constitute a buffer solution?

A buffer solution can be prepared by mixing equal volumes of

Among the following, the correct statement is

What is the concentration of sodium acetate that needs to be added to a solution of acetic acid with equal volumes to give a solution of

Choose the wrong statement from the following:

For preparing a buffer solution of , by mixing ammonium chloride and ammonium hydroxide, the ratio of concentrations of salt and base should be_______

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.
[Given log 2.33 = 0.37]
pH at anode is

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.
[Given log 2.33 = 0.37]
pH at cathode is



Blood is a buffer of H2CO3 and HCO3- with pH of 7.4. What will be the ratio of HCO3- to H2CO3 in blood.

Identify the buffer solution among the following.

Calculate the of a buffer solution prepared by adding of and of sodium acetate.
(Given: of )

What will be the of resultant mixture when of solution is added to of solution ?
Given:-

Calculate of solution containing , and having volume is

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

A buffer solution contains equal concentration of and for is Calculate the of the buffer.
