Practice mode Chemical Equilibrium

Which mixture in water forms an acidic buffer solution?

Correct answer B. Ethanoic acid and sodium ethanoate

Explanation

An acidic buffer contains a weak acid and a salt of its conjugate base, such as CH₃COOH with CH₃COONa. NH₄OH with NH₄Cl is a basic buffer, and strong acid or base mixtures do not buffer.

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