Which of the Following Is True

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)An effective buffer has a [base]/[acid] ratio in the range of 10 - 100.
• B)A buffer is most resistant to pH change when [acid] = [conjugate base]
• C)An effective buffer has very small absolute concentrations of acid and conjugate base.
• D)A buffer cannot be destroyed by adding too much strong base.It can only be destroyed by adding too much strong acid.
• E)None of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay for a good or service.

Surplus II

An excess of supply over demand, leading to lower prices and potential inefficiencies in the market.

Equilibrium Quantity

At the market equilibrium price, the amount of goods or services available matches the amount that consumers want to buy.

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend on a good or service, reflecting the value they derive from it.