How to determine if the mixing of two solution would result in buffer solution?

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The discussion revolves around determining which mixtures of solutions would result in buffered solutions. Participants explore the criteria for buffer solutions, including the necessary components and their concentrations, in the context of a homework problem involving various combinations of sodium chloride, sodium nitrite, ammonium chloride, hydrochloric acid, and ammonia.

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  • Homework-related
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant lists several mixtures and expresses uncertainty about how the molarity of each solution affects whether they form a buffer.
  • Another participant asserts that a buffer must contain a conjugate pair of acid/base, suggesting that preparation methods depend on this principle.
  • A later reply emphasizes that a buffer solution requires both an acid and its conjugate base in comparable quantities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the requirement for a conjugate acid/base pair in buffer solutions, but there is no consensus on the specific mixtures listed in the homework problem, as the initial poster expresses confusion about their reasoning.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not fully resolve the implications of molarity on buffer formation, and the discussion lacks clarity on how to apply the criteria to the specific mixtures presented.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for exams in chemistry, particularly those studying buffer solutions and their properties.

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Homework Statement


Which of the following mixtures would result in buffered solutions whn 1.0 L of each of the two solutions are mixed?

(i) 0.10 M sodium chloride and 0.10 M sodium nitrite
(ii) 0.10 M sodium chloride and 0.10 M ammonium chloride
(iii) 0.10 M hydrochloric acid and 0.10 M ammonia
(iv) 0.20 M hydrochoric acid and 0.10 M ammonia
(v) 0.10 M hydrochloric acid and 0.20 M ammonia


Homework Equations



All I know is that there are 6 methods by which we can buffer solutions:
(i) weak acid and strong base
(ii) weak base ans strong acid
(iii) weak and its salt
(iv) weak base and its salt
(v) salt of weak acid and strong acid
(vi) salt of weak base and strong base



The Attempt at a Solution



but when I use the above knowledge, the answer are coming different ... the thing I'm not getting is how the molarity of each of the solutions would have an effect.

I have the answers for the above parts but I don't know the reasoning ...

(i) No
(ii) No
(iii) No
(iv) No
(v) Yes


Can anyone please please immediately and somehow explain me the reasoning ... I'll be really thankful ...
 
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Buffer must contain conjugated pair of acid/base. Preparation methods are a consequence of this.

Borek
 
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Too late I presume... But to find the answers to your questions you should follow not my links, but information about what the buffer is. Take a look at all solutions defined - IF they contain both acid and conjugated base (especially in comparable quantities) you have a buffer solution.

Borek
 
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