Which of the following is TRUE? An effective buffer has a [base]/[acid] ratio in the range of 10 - 100. A buffer is most resistant to pH change when [acid] = [conjugate base] An effective buffer has very small absolute concentrations of acid and conjugate base. A buffer can not be destroyed by adding too much strong base. It can only be destroyed by adding too much strong acid. None of the above are true.

Which of the following is TRUE? An effective buffer has a [base]/[acid] ratio in the range of 10 - 100. A buffer is most resistant to pH change when [acid] = [conjugate base] An effective buffer has very small absolute concentrations of acid and conjugate base. A buffer can not be destroyed by adding too much strong base. It can only be destroyed by adding too much strong acid. None of the above are true.

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

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Chapter14: Equilibria In Acid-base Solutions

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