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 base is used up.

c. buffer capacity is the amount of base that can be added until all of the acid is used up.

d. buffer capacity is the amount of acid that can be added until all of the acid is used up.

e. buffer capacity is the amount of base that can be added until all of the base is used up.

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Curtis Douglas

Chemistry

1 July, 02:47

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 base is used up.

c. buffer capacity is the amount of base that can be added until all of the acid is used up.

d. buffer capacity is the amount of acid that can be added until all of the acid is used up.

e. buffer capacity is the amount of base that can be added until all of the base is used up.

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Matthew Hicks · Answer 1

Answer = A

Explanation:

As buffers are solutions which resist the change in pH when a small amount of acid or base (often strong) are added to it.

Reason for selecting option A is that, Buffer solution has a specific capacity to resist the change in pH both either acid or base is added to it and maintains its effectiveness. Its capacity is up to a particular level, when this level is crossed then buffer solution looses its capacity and becomes ineffective.