IB skill practice

Use buffer equations and buffer capacity reasoning

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Best buffer capacity condition

A buffer-design task in a Auckland equilibrium practical asks when buffer capacity is greatest for a weak acid/conjugate base pair. State the best concentration condition. Use the labelled diagram, graph, equation, or table before answering. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the HL chemistry evidence.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.