Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The amount of reagents for the preparation of 1L of the buffer using TRIS is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
A buffer solution refers to an aqueous solution which consists of a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base as well. The change in its pH is very little when a very small amount of strong base or a strong acid is added to it.
(b)
Interpretation:
Whether the capacity of the resulting buffer under given conditions is sufficient or not and the resulting pH of the solution is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
A buffer solution refers to an aqueous solution which consists of a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base as well. The change in its pH is very little when a very small amount of strong base or a strong acid is added to it.
(c)
Interpretation:
Whether the buffer is ruined or not under given conditions should be determined and if it is ruined then the regeneration process should be explained.
Concept introduction:
A buffer solution refers to an aqueous solution which consists of a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base as well. The change in its pH is very little when a very small amount of strong base or a strong acid is added to it.
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