8. A solution is prepared by dissolving 0.020 moles of solid NaBr into 1.0 L of 0.020 M HBr. What statement is true for this solution? A. The solution is an acidic buffer with a high buffer capacity. B. The solution is a basic buffer with a high buffer capacity. C. The solution is an acidic buffer with a low buffer capacity. D. The solution is a basic buffer with a low buffer capacity. E. The solution is not a buffer.

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8. A solution is prepared by dissolving 0.020 moles of solid NaBr into 1.0 Lof 0.020 M HBr. What
statement is true for this solution?
A. The solution is an acidic buffer with a high buffer capacity.
B. The solution is a basic buffer with a high buffer capacity.
C. The solution is an acidic buffer with a low buffer capacity.
D. The solution is a basic buffer with a low buffer capacity.
E. The solution is not a buffer.
Transcribed Image Text:8. A solution is prepared by dissolving 0.020 moles of solid NaBr into 1.0 Lof 0.020 M HBr. What statement is true for this solution? A. The solution is an acidic buffer with a high buffer capacity. B. The solution is a basic buffer with a high buffer capacity. C. The solution is an acidic buffer with a low buffer capacity. D. The solution is a basic buffer with a low buffer capacity. E. The solution is not a buffer.
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Buffer solution is defined as the solution whose pH does not change by adding a small amount of acid or base.

It can be made by either using weak acid and it's conjugate base or weak base and it's conjugate acid.

 

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