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An aqueous solution contains 0.35 m ammonium nitrate. one liter of this solution could be converted into a buffer by the addition of:_________

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Answer:

A strong base, such as NaOH. The amount of OH added shouldn't exceed 0.35 mols (though i would stop at 0.30 mols)

Step-by-step explanation:

a weakly basic salt can be turned into a buffer by the addition of a strong base, and a weakly acidic salt can be turned into a buffer with a strong acid

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