A Titration of an Acid and Base to the Equivalence

question 3

Multiple Choice

A titration of an acid and base to the equivalence point results in a noticeably acidic solution. It is likely this titration involves

• A) a strong acid and a weak base.
• B) a weak acid and a strong base.
• C) a weak acid and a weak base (where K_a equals K_b).
• D) a strong acid and a strong base.

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