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Chemistry

Buffer Capacity: Dependence on pKa and Concentration

Quick fact

The buffer capacity is maximum when pH = pKa, and it halves when the pH is one unit away from the pKa—a simple but powerful rule.

Why this is interesting

Why can a buffer with a certain pH suddenly fail when you add just a bit more acid? The answer lies in two hidden levers: concentration and distance from pKa.