Chemistry Reading Response Week 14 – Due Monday Jan. 25th at 8 pm Week 14 Chemistry Last Name, First Name * In simple terms, what does a buffer do? And what are the two basic elements of a good buffer? Use the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation (see page 687 and related) to calculate the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.50 M HOCl and 0.35 M KOCl Does the pH = 7 at the equivalence point for both a strong acid - strong base titration and a weak acid - strong base titration? Explain why or why not. 5. What did you find particularly interesting or surprising from the chemistry reading assignment? 6. What chemistry topics are you still confused about from previous weeks? 7. What would you like us to spend class time on from the chemistry reading assignment? Δ
