Answer:
This combination can make a buffer
Explanation:
A buffer is defined as an aqueous mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base, or vice versa.
In the problem, HF is a weak acid, and its conjugate base is F⁻.
When NaOH reacts with HF, F⁻, Na⁺ and H₂O are produced as follows:
NaOH + HF → F⁻ + Na⁺ + H₂O
As there are initially 0.2mol of HF and 0.1mol NaOH, after the reaction you will have:
0.1mol HF and 0.1mol F⁻. As both, the weak acic and the conjugate base are present:
This combination can make a buffer
