A buffer solution that is 0.473 M in HCN and 0.473 M in NaCN has a pH of 9.40. The addition of 0.01 mol of OH^- to 1.0 L of this buffer would cause the pH to _________ : increase slightly, increase by 2 units, decrease slightly, decrease by 2 units or not change. The capacity of this buffer for added H3O^+ could be increased by the addition of 0.175 mol _________of the:  weak acid  or of the salt.

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A buffer solution that is 0.473 M in HCN and 0.473 M in NaCN has a pH of 9.40.

The addition of 0.01 mol of OH^- to 1.0 L of this buffer would cause the pH to _________ : increase slightly, increase by 2 units, decrease slightly, decrease by 2 units or not change.

The capacity of this buffer for added H3O^+ could be increased by the addition of 0.175 mol _________of the:  weak acid  or of the salt. 

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