In each of two flasks, a solution is prepared by placing 0.25 moles acetic acid (CH3COOH) and 0.25 moles acetate ions (CH3COO-) in sufficient water to prepare 1.00L of solution.
A.) Added to the solution in one flask, 0.15 moles KHSO4 (s). Describe the effect of this on [CH3COOH] and [CH3COO-] (their concentrations). Account for your answer in terms of number of moles of protons transferred. Also, has the capacity of the buffer been exceeded? Explain.
B.) Added to the solution in the other flask is 0.40 moles NaOH (s). Describe the effect of this on [CH3COOH] and [CH3COO-]. Account for your answer in terms of number of moles of protons transferred. Also, has the capacity of the buffer been exceeded? Explain.