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For the buffer solution containing `NH_(4)OH` and `NH_(4) CI, P^(H)` of the buffer solution can be increased by

A

Adding some more H2O

B

Ading some more `NH_(4),OH `

C

Removing `NH_(4),CI`

D

Both b and c

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To solve the problem regarding how to increase the pH of a buffer solution containing \( \text{NH}_4\text{OH} \) (ammonium hydroxide) and \( \text{NH}_4\text{Cl} \) (ammonium chloride), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Buffer System**: - The buffer solution consists of a weak base \( \text{NH}_4\text{OH} \) and its conjugate acid \( \text{NH}_4\text{Cl} \). - This is a basic buffer system. 2. **Identify the Relationship Between pH, pOH, and Concentrations**: - The pH of a buffer solution can be related to its pOH using the equation: \[ \text{pH} + \text{pOH} = 14 \] - The pOH can be expressed using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for basic buffers: \[ \text{pOH} = \text{pK}_b + \log\left(\frac{[\text{Salt}]}{[\text{Base}]}\right) \] - Therefore, we can express pH as: \[ \text{pH} = 14 - \text{pK}_b - \log\left(\frac{[\text{Salt}]}{[\text{Base}]}\right) \] 3. **Analyze the Effect of Concentrations on pH**: - From the equation, we can see that: - Increasing the concentration of the base (\( \text{NH}_4\text{OH} \)) will increase the pH. - Decreasing the concentration of the salt (\( \text{NH}_4\text{Cl} \)) will also increase the pH. 4. **Evaluate the Given Options**: - **Adding more \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \)**: This dilutes both the base and the salt, which does not effectively increase pH. - **Adding more \( \text{NH}_4\text{OH} \)**: This increases the concentration of the base, thus increasing pH. - **Removing \( \text{NH}_4\text{Cl} \)**: This decreases the concentration of the salt, thus increasing pH. - Therefore, both adding more \( \text{NH}_4\text{OH} \) and removing \( \text{NH}_4\text{Cl} \) will increase the pH. 5. **Conclusion**: - The pH of the buffer solution can be increased by: - Adding more \( \text{NH}_4\text{OH} \) (base). - Removing \( \text{NH}_4\text{Cl} \) (salt). - Hence, the correct answer is both options B and C. ### Final Answer: The pH of the buffer solution can be increased by adding more \( \text{NH}_4\text{OH} \) and removing \( \text{NH}_4\text{Cl} \) (both B and C). ---
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