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Chapter 2, Problem 48RE
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Interpretation:

The ratio of conjugate base/conjugate acid is to be determined.

Concept information:

Buffers are the solutions that have the capability of resisting any kind of change.

On the other hand, a buffer system is the solution that is capable of resisting any change in the pH, if small quantity of a strong base or a strong acid is added to it.

The Henderson–Hasselbalch equation is the equation that states the relationship between the pKa value of an acid and the pH of a solution that contains an acid along with its conjugate base. The equation is as follows:

pH=pKa+log[A-HA] 

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