When Does a Weak Acid Buffer Best

question 61

Multiple Choice

When does a weak acid buffer best?

• A) From one pH unit below its pK_a to its pK_a.
• B) From its pK_a to one pH unit above its pK_a.
• C) Within one pH unit of its pK_a, both above and below.
• D) Weak acids do not make good buffers at all.

---

Definitions:

Complicated Report

A detailed document that is intricate and difficult to understand due to its complexity in data, terminology, or structure.

Layers of Headings

A structured hierarchy of heading levels in a document or publication, used to organize content and enhance readability by dividing text into sections and subsections.

Supporting Data

additional information or evidence used to reinforce or substantiate a claim, argument, or conclusion.

Quarterly Report

A financial statement issued by a company every three months, providing a summary of its operational and financial performance.