A buffer solution contains 0.50 M CH₃COOH and 0.20 M CH₃COO⁻ at 25 °C

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Acids and bases · Acids and bases

Problem

A buffer solution contains 0.50 M CH₃COOH and 0.20 M CH₃COO⁻ at 25 °C. Predict the direction of the pH change (increase, decrease, or negligible change) when 0.50 mL of 0.10 M NaOH is added to 50.0 mL of the buffer, and justify your answer in one sentence.

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