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When 0.1 mole of an acid is added to 2 L of a buffer solution, the pH of the buffer decreases by 0.5. The buffer capacity of the solution is

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Buffer capacity $ \text{=}\frac{\text{number}\,\text{of moles of acid added/L}}{\text{change in pH}} $ Given, number of moles of add added/L $ =\frac{0.1}{2} $ Change in $ pH=0.5 $ Buffer capacity $ =\frac{0.1}{2\times 0.5}=\frac{0.1}{1}=0.1 $
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Buffer solutions

The buffer solution is a solution that is able to maintain its Hydrogen ion concentration (pH) with only minor changes on the dilution or addition of a small amount of either acid or base. They are used in fermentation, food preservatives, drug delivery, printing, the activity of enzymes and many more.

Buffer solutions are aqueous solutions containing a weak acid and its salt - acid buffer or a weak base and its salt - base buffer.

Types of Buffer Solution

Acidic Buffers

These solutions are used to maintain acidic environments. Also, it has acidic pH and is prepared by mixing a weak acid and its salt with a strong base. An aqueous solution of an equal concentration of acetic acid and sodium acetate has a pH of 4.74.

Alkaline Buffers

These solutions are used to maintain basic conditions. It has a basic pH and is prepared by mixing a weak base and its salt with strong acid. The aqueous solution of an equal concentration of ammonium hydroxide and ammonium chloride has a pH of 9.25.