Which of the following is a buffer solution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Acetic acid and sodium acetate
- Step 1: A weak acid and its conjugate base resist changes in pH. Answer: Acetic acid and sodium acetate. Why not the others: Hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide and water and Sulfuric acid and water don't fit.
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