Predict whether each of the following pairs of substances could function as a buffer system in aqueous solution. (a) HNO3 and KNO3   No,Yes     (b) HCN and NaCN   No,Yes     (c) KCl and KCN   No, Yes     (d) H2SO3 and NaHSO3   No, Yes   Identify the buffer system(s) - the conjugate acid - base pair(s) - present in a solution that contains equal molar amounts of the following: K2SO3, NaC3H5O2, HC3H5O2. H2SO3

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Predict whether each of the following pairs of substances could function as a buffer system in aqueous solution.

(a) HNO3 and KNO3  
No,Yes
 
 
(b) HCN and NaCN  
No,Yes
 
 
(c) KCl and KCN  
No, Yes
 
 
(d) H2SO3 and NaHSO3  
No, Yes
 
Identify the buffer system(s) - the conjugate acid - base pair(s) - present in a solution that contains equal molar amounts of the following:
K2SO3, NaC3H5O2, HC3H5O2. H2SO3
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