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AP Chemistry
8.10 Buffer Capacity
8.8 Properties of Buffers
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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.

Buffer SolutionVolume (mL)\([\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}]\) (M)\([\text{CH}_3\text{COONa}]\) (M)
Solution 1100.00.100.10
Solution 2100.00.500.50

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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