Buffer Solutions
Chemistry · JC 2 · Acid-Base Equilibria · 1.º Período

Buffer Solutions

Students investigate how buffer solutions resist changes in pH upon the addition of small amounts of acid or base. The importance of buffers in biological systems is also discussed.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSyllabus 8873 Section 4.1(e)Syllabus 8873 Section 4.1(f)

About This Topic

Students investigate how buffer solutions resist changes in pH upon the addition of small amounts of acid or base. The importance of buffers in biological systems is also discussed.

Key Questions

  1. What is a buffer solution and how does it resist changes in pH?
  2. How can we calculate the pH of a buffer solution?
  3. Why are buffer solutions critical in biological systems like human blood?

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