An Alkaline Buffer Would Best Be Made Using

question 51

Multiple Choice

An alkaline buffer would best be made using

• A) a weak acid with a pK_a > 7.00 or K_a < 1.00 × 10^-7 and its conjugate base
• B) a weak acid with a pK_a < 7.00 or K_a > 1.00 × 10^-7 and its conjugate base
• C) a strong acid and a strong base
• D) a weak acid with a K_a > 1.00 × 10¹⁴
• E) a strong base and its conjugate acid

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