How does a buffer affect pH? Chemistry Reactions in Solution Buffer Theory 1 Answer anor277 Sep 16, 2016 #pH=pK_a+log_10{[[A^-]]/[[HA]]}# Explanation: So when #[A^-]=[HA]#, #pH=pK_a# because #log_10{[[A^-]]/[[HA]]}=log_10(1)=0# See this old answer. Answer link Related questions What are the applications of a buffer? How do you calculate buffer pH for polyprotic acids? How do you calculate buffer pH for monoprotic acids? What is the buffer capacity of a buffer solution? How many Good's buffer agents exist? Question #ea6ed Question #0d9d2 Question #26e0c Question #c5de8 What do you mean by physiological buffers? What are the different types of buffers found in the... See all questions in Buffer Theory Impact of this question 1695 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License