A buffer contains 0.10 mol of a weak acid and 0.20 mol of its conjugate base in 1.0 L of solution. Determine whether or not each addition exceeds the capacity of the buffer.a. adding 0.020 mol of NaOHb. adding 0.020 mol of HClc. adding 0.10 mol of NaOHd. adding 0.010 mol of HCl

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A buffer contains 0.10 mol of a weak acid and 0.20 mol of its conjugate base in 1.0 L of solution. Determine whether or not each addition exceeds the capacity of the buffer.
a. adding 0.020 mol of NaOH
b. adding 0.020 mol of HCl
c. adding 0.10 mol of NaOH
d. adding 0.010 mol of HCl

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