How does a buffer work and how can I prove it?

Subject: How does a buffer work and how can I prove it?

Date: Mon Feb 8 16:46:28 1999
Posted by Alisha Klemme
Grade level: 10-12
School: Benton Central
City: Oxford State/Province: IN
Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 918513988.Ch

Message:


I used 1 mL of HCl in 49 mL of water.  Then added 1 drop of NaOH 
at a time and measured the pH after each drop.  It graphed out 
steady at first then jumped way up and flattered again.  I know a 
buffer caused this, but how does it work and how can I prove it?

If this question has alreay been answered, can you please tell me 
where exactly I can find it.  I have looked everywhere.

Thank you for your time.

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