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The principle of buffer solutions involves the components, buffering action, and preparation of buffer solutions. Buffer solutions are composed of a weak acid and its conjugate base (or a weak base and its conjugate acid), which resist changes in pH. The buffering action is achieved by accepting or releasing hydrogen ions, thereby maintaining the stability of the solution's pH. To prepare a buffer solution, one needs to choose the appropriate buffer pair and calculate the required concentrations to ensure its buffering capacity.
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Principle of buffer solution
Definition of buffer solution
Solution that resists changes in pH
Maintains pH within a narrow range
When small amounts of acid or base are added
Neutralization reaction occurs
Buffer components react to maintain pH
When diluted with water
Concentration of buffer components changes slightly
pH remains relatively constant
Role in chemical and biological systems
Maintains stable environment
Important in living organisms
Critical for biochemical reactions
Components of buffer solution
Weak acid and its conjugate base
Or weak base and its conjugate acid
Acidic buffer
Contains a weak acid and its salt
Example: acetic acid and sodium acetate
Basic buffer
Contains a weak base and its salt
Example: ammonia and ammonium chloride
Concentration of acid and base
Must be comparable
Optimal buffering capacity
When pH is close to pKa of acid or pKb of base
pKa: acid dissociation constant
pKb: base dissociation constant
Buffering action
HendersonHasselbalch equation
Relates pH to pKa and ratio of acid to base
pH = pKa + log(A/HA)
A: concentration of conjugate base
HA: concentration of weak acid
Explains how pH is maintained
When acid or base is added
The ratio changes slightly
pH remains close to pKa
Preparation of buffer solutions
Choosing appropriate acidbase pair
Based on desired pH
Must consider pKa or pKb of components
Adjusting the ratio of acid to base
To achieve the desired pH
Using the HendersonHasselbalch equation
Dilution considerations
Buffer capacity decreases with dilution
Maintaining concentration of components is crucial
Applications of buffer solutions
In chemical analysis
Stabilizing pH during titrations
Accurate determination of endpoints
In biological systems
Mimicking natural environments
For enzyme activity studies
In industrial processes
Regulating pH in manufacturing
Maintaining product quality
In medical and pharmaceutical fields
Buffering physiological fluids
For drug formulations and delivery systems