Which of the following statements is/are not correct? Select all incorrect state

ID: 1081910 • Letter: W

Question

Which of the following statements is/are not correct? Select all incorrect statements.

A buffer solution can be prepared using a weak acid and its conjugate base.

The addition of strong acid or base to a buffer does not change its buffer capacity.

The dilution of a buffer causes no significant change in its pH.

A buffer solution can be prepared using a weak base and its conjugate acid.

The dilution of a buffer lowers its buffer capacity.

Pure water acts as a buffer solution with a pH of 7.

A buffer solution can be prepared using a weak acid and its conjugate base.

The addition of strong acid or base to a buffer does not change its buffer capacity.

The dilution of a buffer causes no significant change in its pH.

A buffer solution can be prepared using a weak base and its conjugate acid.

The dilution of a buffer lowers its buffer capacity.

Pure water acts as a buffer solution with a pH of 7.

The addition of strong acid or base decreases the buffer capacity of a buffer and is hence third statement is incorrect.

All the other statements are true.

Though it is a very poor buffer, pure water acts a buffer at pH=7.

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.