Suppose a buffer solution is made from formic and (HCHO2) and sodium formate (NaCHO2). What is the net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when a small amount of hydrochloric acid is added to the buffer?
The answer is H3O+(aq) + CHO2–(aq) ----> HCHO2(aq) + H2O(l)
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solution contain HCHO2 (weak acid) and NaCHO2 (conjugate base.)
when we add HCl (strong acid.) it dissociate completely. as it is acid base part from buffer reacts with HCl
HCl + H2O --------------> H3O+ + Cl+
H3O+ ion reacts with NaCHO2
Na+(aq) + CHO2-(aq) + H3O+(aq)+ Cl-(aq) -----------> HCHO2(aq) + Na+(aq) + Cl-(aq) + H2O(l)
total CHO2- reacts with H3O+ so no CHO2- in reaction.
Na+ and Cl- present both side so cancle each other.
CHO2-(aq) + H3O+(aq) --------------> HCHO2(aq) + H2O(l) net ionic equation.
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