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Why are buffers weak acids and bases?


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Buffer: Buffer is a type of solution which resist any change in pH of the solution even when a small amount of acid and bases are added to it.

Types of buffer:

The buffer solutions are mainly of two types:

Solution of single substance: The solution of a salt of weak acid and a weak acid acts as a buffer.

Example: Ammonium acetate(CH3CONH4)

Solution of mixture:

Acidic buffer: The solution of a mixture of a weak acid and salt of that weak acid with a strong base acts as an acidic buffer.

Example: Acetic acid + Sodium acetate(CH3COOH+CH3COONa)

Basic buffer: The solution of a mixture of a weak base and salt of that weak base with a strong acid acts as a basic buffer.

Example: Ammonium hydroxide + Ammonium chloride(NH4OH+NH4Cl)


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