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CLASS NOTES BUFFER SOLUTIONS

Buffer solutions are aqueous systems that resist changes in pH when small amounts of acid or
base are added. They typically consist of a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and
its conjugate acid. For example, a common buffer is a solution of acetic acid (CH₃COOH) and
sodium acetate (CH₃COONa). When an acid is added to the buffer, the conjugate base reacts
with the added hydrogen ions, minimizing the pH change. Conversely, when a base is added, the
weak acid reacts with the added hydroxide ions. The effectiveness of a buffer is determined by
its buffer capacity, which depends on the concentration of the buffering components. Buffers are
essential in maintaining stable pH conditions in biological systems and industrial processes.

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