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? asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 9 years ago

Which of the following can form a buffer solution?

A. NH3 and NH4Cl

B. HNO3 and KNO3

I don't understand how you figure this out. Thanks!

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  • 9 years ago
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    A.

    A buffer consists of a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid. HNO3 is a strong acid.

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