What Is the Significance of Using Buffers of the Same Concentration?

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The significance of using buffers of the same concentration lies in maintaining a stable pH level in chemical reactions. The discussion emphasizes that knowing the concentration ratio is crucial for solving related problems, particularly when both buffers are assumed to have a 1:1 ratio. Without this assumption, determining the pH or the behavior of the solution becomes challenging. The conversation highlights that if different concentrations were used, it would complicate or nullify the solution. Understanding the importance of concentration in buffers is essential for accurate chemical analysis.
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I don't see how you can approach this question without knowing what are concentrations of both - or at least what is their ratio. What they say is - assume concentration ratio 1:1.

If you don't see how it works, try to solve the problem without knowing anything about Cacid and Cbase. You won't move far.
 


I solved it
I am just intrigued as to why they said "same concentration"
 


I still fail to see what you are asking.

If they would say "different concentrations" there would be no solution.
 
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