When a Weak Acid Is Titrated with a Weak Base

question 106

Multiple Choice

When a weak acid is titrated with a weak base, the pH at the equivalence point

• A)is greater than 7.0.
• B)is equal to 7.0.
• C)is less than 7.0.
• D)is determined by the sizes of K _a and K _b.
• E)is no longer affected by addition of base.

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