Question: A buffer is made using only Tris (weak base) and HCl. What is the volume, of 1.7 M HCl that would be used to make

A buffer is made using only Tris (weak base) and HCl. What is the volume, of 1.7 M HCl that would be used to make 0.50 L of a buffer solution with a total buffer concentration ([Tris] - [TrisH+]) of 0.15 M, and pH of 7.9?

TrisH+ + H2O <--> Tris + H3O

pKa (TrisH+) = 8.30

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Chemistry Questions!