Henderson-Hasselbalch Buffer pH Calculator
### General & Analytical Chemistry: The Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation Derived from the equilibrium constant expression for weak acid ionization), the.
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💡 Practical Example
For example, preparing an acetic acid / sodium acetate buffer) with \ sodium acetate and \ acetic acid: \ = 4.76 + \log_{10}(1.50) = 4.76 + 0.176 = \mathbf{4.936}\). Solution pOH is 9.064, with hydronium concentration \.
📖 About Henderson-Hasselbalch Buffer pH Calculator
General & Analytical Chemistry: The Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation
Derived from the equilibrium constant expression for weak acid ionization), the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation allows chemists and biochemists to model and formulate biological buffer systems (e.g., blood bicarbonate buffer, phosphate cell buffer).
Why Buffers Work Best at \
- When the concentration of weak acid equals the concentration of conjugate base), the ratio and _10(1) = 0, making \.
- At this 50/50 point, the buffer has maximum buffer capacity (β) against both strong acid additions and strong base additions.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Variable to Calculate — choose from Calculate Solution pH from pKa & Concentrations, Calculate Required Base/Acid Ratio [A⁻]/[HA] from Target pH, Calculate Acid Dissociation Constant pKa from pH & Concentrations, Acid Dissociation Constant (pKa) (e.g. 4.76 (Acetic acid) or 7.21 (Phosphate)), Conjugate Base Concentration [A⁻] (M or mol/L) (e.g. 0.15), Weak Acid Concentration [HA] (M or mol/L) (e.g. 0.10), and Target Desired pH [if calculating ratio] (e.g. 7.40 (Physiological blood pH)). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Henderson-Hasselbalch acid-base equilibrium equations: = pK_a + _10(([A^-]) / ([HA])) = pK_a + _10(([Conjugate Base]) / ([Weak Acid])) Base/Acid Ratio: ([A^-]) / ([HA]) = 10^(pH - pK_a) pOH (at 25^) = 14.00 - pH, [H_3O^+] = 10^-pH Buffering Window = pK_a ± 1.00 (0.10 [A^-]/[HA] 10.0)
Worked Example
For example, preparing an acetic acid / sodium acetate buffer) with \ sodium acetate and \ acetic acid: \ = 4.76 + _10(1.50) = 4.76 + 0.176 = 4.
- Solution pOH is 9.064, with hydronium concentration .
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