Buffers Practice Problems

In alcoholic ketoacidosis, the level of acidic molecules is elevated. These molecules form in the liver from the breakdown of fats and proteins for energy due to low sugar levels or lack of nutrients. Explain how this condition affects the pH of the blood.

Write a reaction equation showing how a buffer solution made from combining aqueous solutions of HCN and NaCN will neutralize an added base.

A buffer solution was created by combining aqueous solutions of H₂SO₃ and NaHSO₃. Give the balanced chemical equation that illustrates how an added acid will be neutralized in the solution.

Identify which of the following will create a buffer system and provide justification for your answer.

Which of the following describes a good buffer solution?

All of the following substances form a buffer except

 What substance would you add to a buffer made of 30.0 mL of 0.2 M HF and 30.0 mL of 0.2 M F^- to completely destroy it?