If a Buffer Is Made with the PH Below the PK_a

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a buffer is made with the pH below the pK_a of the weak acid, the ratio of [base]/[acid] will be:

• A)less than 1
• B)greater than 1
• C)equal to 1
• D)equal to 0
• E)cannot be determined

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Definitions:

Choroid

The vascular coat of the eye between the sclera and the retina.

Retina

The innermost layer of the eye that receives the image formed by the lens.

Blood Vessels

Pipes within the body that transport blood, encompassing arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Cataract

An opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in blindness.