How to distinguish between an Acidic Buffer and Acidic Solution as well as Basic Buffer and Basic Solution? Is it based on the color exhibited sol. w/ indicator or pH level of a solution?

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Chapter16: Reactions Between Acids And Bases
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How to distinguish between an Acidic Buffer and Acidic Solution as well as Basic Buffer and Basic Solution? Is it based on the color exhibited sol. w/ indicator or pH level of a solution?

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Solution 1: 30.0 mL 0.10 M CH3COOH

Solution 2: 15.0 mL 0.20 M CH3COOH – 15.0 mL 0.20 M

NaCH3COO

Both used methyl orange as indicator

Solution Observed Color & Estimated pH range Classification (acidic/basic & buffer/solution)

1 a 1.0 M HCl                   Red pH < 3.1 (2.01pH)

   b 1.0 M NaOH               Orange 3.1 < pH < 4.5 (3.98pH)

   c Control                        Red pH < 3.1 (2.91pH)

 

2 a 1.0 M HCl                  Yellow pH > 4.5 (4.73)

   b 1.0 M NaOH                Yellow pH > 4.5 (4.82)

   c Control                        Yellow pH > 4.5 (4.76)

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