AP Chemistry
8.10 Buffer Capacity
8.8 Properties of Buffers
A student prepares two different aqueous buffer solutions at \(25\ ^\circ\text{C}\), each with a total volume of \(100\text{ mL}\).
Which buffer solution has a greater capacity to resist a change in \(\text{pH}\) upon the addition of a small amount of a strong acid, and why?
| Buffer | \([\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}]\) | \([\text{CH}_3\text{COONa}]\) |
|---|---|---|
| \(\text{X}\) | \(0.10\text{ M}\) | \(0.10\text{ M}\) |
| \(\text{Y}\) | \(0.50\text{ M}\) | \(0.50\text{ M}\) |
Which buffer solution has a greater capacity to resist a change in \(\text{pH}\) upon the addition of a small amount of a strong acid, and why?
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