Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Sections 16.1-16.8 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 804: 53c

Answer

This mixture results in a buffer.

Work Step by Step

$$HF(aq) + NaOH(aq) \rightarrow H_2O(l) + NaF(aq)$$ $HF$ and $F^-$ is a conjugate acid-base pair. Therefore, if a certain quantity of $HF$ remains in solution, it will act as a buffer. In order for this to happen, $HF$ must be the excess reactant. Calculate the number of moles of each compound: $HF: 50.0 \space mL \times \frac{0.15 \space M}{1 \space L} \times \frac{1 \space L}{1000 \space mL} = 0.0075 \space moles$ $NaOH: 20.0 \space mL \times \frac{0.15 \space M}{1 \space L} \times \frac{1 \space L}{1000 \space mL} = 0.0030 \space moles$ $0.0075 \gt 0.0030$. $HF$ is the excess reactant. Therefore, this mixture will result in a buffer.
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