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we use the henderson-hasselbalch equation to determine how much strong base to add to a certain quantity of weak acid to make up a buffer at a given ph. why do we use the henderson-hasselbalch equation? why do we not just subtract or add molar amounts of acid and base

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to calculate the amount of acid and conjugate base to be combined for the preparation of a buffer solution having a particular pH
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