A buffer contains a weak acid, HA, and its conjugate base, A". The weak acid has a pKa = 3.72. If the pH is 4.40, then Select one: a. [HA] > [A] b. [HA] <[A] c. [HA] = [A] d. more than one of these e. the pH is outside of the suitable buffer range and the solution is not buffered effectively

A buffer contains a weak acid, HA, and its conjugate base, A". The weak acid has a pKa = 3.72. If the pH is 4.40, then Select one: a. [HA] > [A] b. [HA] <[A] c. [HA] = [A] d. more than one of these e. the pH is outside of the suitable buffer range and the solution is not buffered effectively

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Chapter14: Equilibria In Acid-base Solutions

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Problem 26QAP: You want to make a buffer with a pH of 10.00 from NH4+/NH3. (a) What must the [ NH4+ ]/[ NH3 ]ratio...

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