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    Can strong acids and salts be used to create a pH 0.5 buffer?

    Thanks for the link, the concept makes quite a bit more sense to me now. Also, I am now in good shape and have been able to solve the problem. Thanks again!
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    Can strong acids and salts be used to create a pH 0.5 buffer?

    Homework Statement The assignment is to create a pH buffer in lab. My assignment is pH 0.5. Homework Equations [H+] = (Ka)([HA]/[A-]) log [HA] = pKa - pH + log [A-] The second equation was provided by the instructor, the first is from the textbook. The Attempt at a Solution...