When a Weak Acid Is Titrated with a Weak Base

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a weak acid is titrated with a weak base, the pH at the equivalence point

• A) is greater than 7.0.
• B) is equal to 7.0.
• C) is less than 7.0.
• D) is determined by the magnitudes of K_a and K_b.
• E) depends on the pK_a of the indicator.

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