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112 points 9.AE 104 y Notes Ask You Which of the following represents a buffer?

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Question

112 points 9.AE 104 y Notes Ask You Which of the following represents a buffer? Explain. (a) H3POs and H2PO4 This Select. represent a buffer because H PO4 Select. B and H2PO4" select… (b) HCIO4 and HBr This Selectrepresent a buffer because HC104 Select D and HBrSelect (c) Ca(OH)2 and LiBr This Selectrepresent a buffer because Ca(OH)2 Select and LiBrSelect. (d) NaCI and H20 This Selectrepresent a buffer because NaCI Select and H20 Select Supporting Materials Periodic Table Additional Materials Section 9.4

Explanation / Answer

A buffer solution is a solution of a weak acid and the salt of same acid with a strong base or

A solution of a weak base and the salt of same same with a strong acid.

So, option A is the correct option because H3PO4 is a weak acid and H2PO4- is the salt of this acid.