AP Chemistry
8.10 Buffer Capacity
8.8 Properties of Buffers
A student prepares two buffer solutions at 25°C using ethanoic acid (\(\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}\)) and sodium ethanoate (\(\text{CH}_3\text{COONa}\)), as shown in the table below.
The student adds drops of 1.0 M \(\text{HCl}\) to separate samples of each buffer. Which solution can neutralize a greater volume of the added \(\text{HCl}\) before its pH drops significantly, and why?
| Buffer Solution | Volume (mL) | \([\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}]\) (M) | \([\text{CH}_3\text{COONa}]\) (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solution 1 | 100.0 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Solution 2 | 100.0 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
The student adds drops of 1.0 M \(\text{HCl}\) to separate samples of each buffer. Which solution can neutralize a greater volume of the added \(\text{HCl}\) before its pH drops significantly, and why?
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