Dec 31, 2021 | Acid-Base, AP, UNIT 08 |
I quite often hear people say words to the effect of, “A buffer is a solution which does not change its pH when a strong acid or base is added to it.” Of course, this is not true, and instead I use the phrase, “A buffer is a solution that resists...
Feb 16, 2015 | 2013-14 Curriculum, AP, AP TOPIC 14, Big Idea 6 |
Following this post, I wanted to follow up with another quick note on the math of buffers as it relates to the new (when will I stop calling it that?), AP chemistry curriculum. If I am honest, this post repeats some of the stuff from the previous post on the subject,...
Feb 12, 2015 | 2013-14 Curriculum, AP, AP TOPIC 14, Big Idea 6 |
I think that there are (unfortunately) some useful, simple math things to know when it comes to buffers and H-H in the new AP chemistry curriculum. Obviously, it has always been crucial to know that when the ratio of weak acid to conjugate base (or weak base to...
