Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Additional Aqueous Equilibria - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 693: 12c

Answer

$H_2CO_3$ and $NaHCO_3$ can form a buffer solution.

Work Step by Step

1. For a buffer solution, we need: - 1 Weak acid: $H_2CO_3$ - 1 Weak base: $H{CO_3}^-$. 2. They can't react with each other. - Since they are a conjugate acid-base pair, that reaction will not happen. Therefore, this pair can make a buffer solution.
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