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9-2. Why is the pH of a buffer nearly independent of concentration?

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

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Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres

Publisher:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres

Chapter8: Acids And Bases

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.60P: 8-60 How is the buffer capacity affected by the ratio of the conjugate base to the conjugate acid?

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