The capacity of a buffer to neutralize added acid or base depends on the concentrations of HA and A⁻ in solution. For a given ratio of [HA] to [A⁻], the greater the concentrations, the higher the overall buffer capacity. When [HA] is greater than [A⁻], the capacity is higher for added base than acid. When [A⁻] is greater than [HA], the capacity is higher for added acid than base. View more lessons or practice this subject at https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-chemistry-beta/x2eef969c74e0d802:acids-and-bases/x2eef969c74e0d802:buffers/v/buffer-capacity-ap

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