A 0.50 L sample of pure water and a 0.50 L sample of a CH₃COOH/CH₃COO⁻ buffer are…
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Acids and bases · Acids and bases
Problem
A 0.50 L sample of pure water and a 0.50 L sample of a CH₃COOH/CH₃COO⁻ buffer are each initially at pH 4.75. After adding 1.0 mmol of solid NaOH to each sample, which solution will undergo the larger pH change? Explain your reasoning in terms of the species present in each solution.