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Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation

The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation relates the pH of a buffer solution to the pKa of the weak acid and the ratio of the concentration of the conjugate base to the acid. It provides a quantitative understanding of how the presence of the conjugate base influences the pH of the solution.

Le Chatelier's Principle

Le Chatelier's Principle states that if a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing the conditions, the system shifts to counteract the disturbance. In the context of an acid-base equilibrium, adding a conjugate base decreases the concentration of free hydrogen ions by shifting the equilibrium, thereby increasing the pH.

Acid-Base Equilibrium

Acid-base equilibrium refers to the dynamic balance between an acid and its conjugate base in solution. This concept explains how a weak acid partially dissociates into hydrogen ions and its corresponding conjugate base, determining the acidity or basicity of the solution.

Buffer Systems

Buffer systems are mixtures of a weak acid and its conjugate base that help maintain a stable pH when small amounts of acid or base are added. They work by shifting the equilibrium to counteract changes in hydrogen ion concentration, thereby providing resistance to drastic pH changes.

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