Question

Consider the set of chemicals: NaOH + NH₃. If this pair generates a buffer solution, specify the weak acid and the conjugate base that make up the major species of the buffer solution. Enter the answer in the same manner like in problem situation (for example: CH₃CO₂H, not H₃CCOOH or CH₃COOH). Enter the charge in parentheses (with multiplier first if charge is more than 1) right after the element symbol. For example, you should enter the formula of magnesium cation as "Mg(2+)" and chlorine anion as "Cl(-)". If no buffer possibility leave enter "no buffer".

Answer 1

There is no buffer made up by NaOH+NH₃ because NaOH is a strong base and this is a reaction of ionic equilibrium