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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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
Transcribed Image Text: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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