Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 15 - Additional Aqueous Equilibria - Conceptual Exercise 15.1 - Possible Buffers? - Page 656: a

Answer

A $HCl$ and $NaCl$ solution can't be a buffer.

Work Step by Step

1. Buffers need: - One proton donor (Acid): $HCl$ - One proton receiver (Base): Missing. Since this solution is not capable of receiving protons, it is not considered a buffer.
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