Will a weak base with a pKa of 8.4 be best absorbed in the stomach or the intestine? Explain your reasoning behind your answer. Use a chemical equilibrium equation in your answer.

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Will a weak base with a pKa of 8.4 be best absorbed in the stomach or the intestine? Explain your reasoning behind your answer. Use a chemical equilibrium equation in your answer.

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