Acetic Acid and Sodium Acetate Buffer System

CH3COOH ⇌ CH3COO− + H+

Ikhtisar

The acetic acid/sodium acetate buffer system resists pH changes by shifting equilibrium in response to added acid or base. When acid is added, acetate ions consume H⁺; when base is added, acetic acid donates H⁺. This buffer is most effective near pH 4.75 (the pKa of acetic acid). The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation governs the buffer pH.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Acetic Acid CH₃COOH 1 (aq)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Vinegar-based salad dressings maintain their characteristic sour taste because the acetic acid/acetate system buffers the pH around 4.75.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Acetate buffers are widely used in biochemistry laboratories, in textile dyeing processes, and in food processing to maintain consistent pH.

Sifat

Jenis
Acid-Base
Dapat Dibalik
Ya
Energi
Endoterm

Reaksi Terkait

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Acetic Acid and Sodium Acetate Buffer System?
The balanced equation is: CH₃COOH ⇌ CH₃COO⁻ + H⁺.
What type of reaction is Acetic Acid and Sodium Acetate Buffer System?
Acetic Acid and Sodium Acetate Buffer System is a acid-base reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Acetic Acid and Sodium Acetate Buffer System exothermic or endothermic?
Acetic Acid and Sodium Acetate Buffer System is endothermic (absorbs energy).