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Give an example of the components of a buffer solution, including concentrations of the components. Then,...

Give an example of the components of a buffer solution, including concentrations of the components. Then, identify whether your particular solution will have a pH greater than or less than the pKa.
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buffer solution example:

sodium acetate + acetic acid

assume typical concentration of 0.5 M for Acetic acid, and 0.5 M for sodium acetate

then,

the pH equation

pH = pKa + log(acetate/Acetic acid)

since acetate = Acetic acid, then acetate/Acetic acid = 1

log(1) = 0

pH = pKa (acetic acid)

pH = 4.75

the pH will be on point, i.e. the 50-50% ratio

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