Buffer Solutions adding acid or base

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A buffer solution is created using 1.00 mole of HLac and 1.00 mole of sodium lactate, resulting in a pH of 2.1. The discussion focuses on calculating the effects of adding strong acids or bases to this buffer. Specifically, it addresses how to determine the concentrations of HLac, Lac, H+, and the pH after adding 1L of 0.15 M HCl and 1L of 0.15 M NaOH. Participants suggest using equilibrium equations and the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for calculations. The thread emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to solve the second part of the homework.
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Homework Statement


A buffer is prepared by dissolving 1.00 mole HLac (with a ka=8.0x10-3) and 1.00 mole of sodium lactate (NaLac) in enough water to form one (1) liter of solution. Calculate the [H+] and the pH of the buffer.
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Using the information from that problem: supposed we add a strong acid or base to the buffer; calculate the following:
a. [HLac], [Lac], [H+] and the pH after adding 1L of 0.15 M-HCl
b. [HLac], [Lac], [H+], and the pH after adding 1L of 0.15M-NaOH



Homework Equations



pH=pka-log[HA]/[A-]

The Attempt at a Solution



I know the answer to the first part is found to be pH=2.1 I just have no idea how to find the part a and b for the second half.
 
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you can always try writing the equilibrium equation then solve for them using the first principles:

A + B <-> C
1 1 0
1-x 1-x x
K = x/(1-x)^2 etc
 
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