CHMA11H3 Chapter 16: CHMA11 Chapter 16

Define buffer capacity.

A) Buffer capacity is the amount of acid or base that can be added to a buffer without

destroying its effectiveness.

B) Buffer capacity is the amount of acid that can be

added until all of the acid is used up.

C) Buffer capacity is the amount of base that can be

added until all of the base is used up.

D) Buffer capacity is the amount of acid that can be

added until all of the base is used up.

E) Buffer capacity is the amount of base that can be

added until all of the acid is used up.

What effect does adding NaF have on the pH and buffer capacity of an aqueous solution of 1.0 M HF and 0.050 M NaF?

buffer capacity is the amount of acid or base that can be added to a buffer without destroying its Effectiveness true or false?