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1. What is an acidic buffer? 2. Suggest an example for an acidic buffer.

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1. An acidic buffer is a buffer solution having pH less than 7. It is prepared by mixing a weak acid and its salt formed with a strong base.

2. Mixture of acetic acid (CH3COOH) and sodium acetate (CH3COONa) is an example for an acidic buffer. Its pH is around 4.75.



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