As a model of the new system a prototype allows for several forms of communication. First, it allows the developers to communicate to the users their understanding of the requirements. (Obviously before a prototype can be built there must be some initial requirements discussions between developers and users).
(Arrhenius) a substance that yeilds hydroxide ions in an aqueous solution; metallic oxides in water. Buffers. substances that in solution are capable of neutralizing, within limits both acids and bases, and thereby maintaining the original or constant pH of the solution; substances that prevent changes in pH. Ex. borax, sodium phosphates, and citrates. Crystallization. the process by which a substance is given definite form.
Mixtures of a weak acid and its conjugate base, such as HOAc and the OAc-ion, are called buffers. The term buffer usually means to lessen or absorb shock.. These solutions are buffers because they lessen or absorb the drastic change in pH that occurs when small amounts of acids or bases are added to water.