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An aqueous solution of $1M \,NaCl$ and $1M \,HCl$ is:

Updated On: Sep 3, 2024
  • not a buffer but $pH < 7$
  • not a buffer but $pH > 7$
  • a buffer with $pH < 7$
  • a buffer with $pH > 7$
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Solution and Explanation

$NaCl$ is salt of strong acid and strong base. Its not the case of buffer. $NaCl + H _{2} O \rightleftharpoons NaOH + HCl$ aqueous $NaCl$, itself exact neutral solution $HCl + H _{2} O \rightleftharpoons H _{3} O ^{+}+ Cl ^{-}$ makes solution acidic.
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Buffer solutions

The buffer solution is a solution that is able to maintain its Hydrogen ion concentration (pH) with only minor changes on the dilution or addition of a small amount of either acid or base. They are used in fermentation, food preservatives, drug delivery, printing, the activity of enzymes and many more.

Buffer solutions are aqueous solutions containing a weak acid and its salt - acid buffer or a weak base and its salt - base buffer.

Types of Buffer Solution

Acidic Buffers

These solutions are used to maintain acidic environments. Also, it has acidic pH and is prepared by mixing a weak acid and its salt with a strong base. An aqueous solution of an equal concentration of acetic acid and sodium acetate has a pH of 4.74.

Alkaline Buffers

These solutions are used to maintain basic conditions. It has a basic pH and is prepared by mixing a weak base and its salt with strong acid. The aqueous solution of an equal concentration of ammonium hydroxide and ammonium chloride has a pH of 9.25.