Q7. Given the following Ka values for the weak acids and bases: CH;COOH/CH3CO0 HCO3/CO,2- H2PO4 /HPO,2- Ка 1.8 х 105 Ka = 5.6 x 10:11 Ka = 6.2 x 108 Which of the pair(s) would be appropriate as a buffer at pH = 7.0? Explain your answer.

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Q7. Given the following Ka values for the weak acids and bases:
CH;COOH/CH3CO0
HCO3/CO32-
H2PO4 /HPO,2
Ка 1.8 х 105
Ka = 5.6 x 10:11
Ka = 6.2 x 108
Which of the pair(s) would be appropriate as a buffer at pH = 7.0? Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:Q7. Given the following Ka values for the weak acids and bases: CH;COOH/CH3CO0 HCO3/CO32- H2PO4 /HPO,2 Ка 1.8 х 105 Ka = 5.6 x 10:11 Ka = 6.2 x 108 Which of the pair(s) would be appropriate as a buffer at pH = 7.0? Explain your answer.
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