Problem: In a solution, when the concentrations of a weak acid and its conjugate base are equal, ________.a. the buffering capacity is significantly decreasedb. the -log of the [H+] and the -log of the Ka are equalc. All of these are true.d. the system is not at equilibrium
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Recall the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation:
If the concentration of the weak acid and conjugate base are equal:
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In a solution, when the concentrations of a weak acid and its conjugate base are equal, ________.
a. the buffering capacity is significantly decreased
b. the -log of the [H+] and the -log of the Ka are equal
c. All of these are true.
d. the system is not at equilibrium
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