In a solution, when the concentrations of a weak acid and its conjugate base are equal, A. the system is not at equilibrium. B. the buffering capacity is significantly decreased. C. the -log of the (H'] and the -log of the K, are equal. D. all of the above are true.

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C. increases by one
A. decreases by one
B. decreases by one tenth
In a solution, when the concentrations of a weak acid and its conjugate base are equal,
A. the system is not at equilibrium.
D. increases ten fold
B. the buffering capacity is significantly decreased.
C. the -log of the [H*] and the -log of the K, are equal.
D. all of the above are true.
p. Consider a solution which is 0.10M in CH3COOH and 0.20 M in NaCH;COO. Which of the
following statements is TRUE?
Transcribed Image Text:C. increases by one A. decreases by one B. decreases by one tenth In a solution, when the concentrations of a weak acid and its conjugate base are equal, A. the system is not at equilibrium. D. increases ten fold B. the buffering capacity is significantly decreased. C. the -log of the [H*] and the -log of the K, are equal. D. all of the above are true. p. Consider a solution which is 0.10M in CH3COOH and 0.20 M in NaCH;COO. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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