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The acid addition formula calculates the amount of acid required to lower the pH of a solution by a specific amount. It considers the volume of the solution, the desired pH change, and the buffer capacity factor.
The calculator uses the acid addition formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula accounts for the buffer capacity of the solution, which determines how much acid is needed to achieve a specific pH change.
Details: Accurate acid addition calculation is crucial for pH adjustment in chemical processes, water treatment, laboratory experiments, and industrial applications where precise pH control is required.
Tips: Enter the volume in liters, desired pH change in pH units, and buffer factor in mol/L per unit. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the buffer factor (f)?
A: The buffer factor represents the amount of acid (in moles per liter) required to change the pH by one unit in the specific solution.
Q2: How do I determine the buffer factor for my solution?
A: The buffer factor can be determined experimentally by measuring the amount of acid needed to change the pH by a known amount in a specific volume of the solution.
Q3: Does this formula work for all types of acids?
A: The formula calculates the molar amount of acid required. The type of acid (strong vs weak) may affect the actual pH change due to dissociation constants.
Q4: What are the limitations of this calculation?
A: This calculation assumes linear buffer capacity and may not be accurate for large pH changes or solutions with complex buffering systems.
Q5: Can this be used for base addition as well?
A: The same principle applies for base addition to increase pH, though the buffer factor may differ for acidic vs basic conditions.