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Which statement regarding buffers is true: Answer The buffer capacity is larger

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Question


Which statement regarding buffers is true:

Answer

  The buffer capacity is larger the higher the concentration of the buffering species.

  The buffer capacity is highest at the pKa of the buffer.

  The buffer capacity at extreme pH values is still governed by the buffering species.

  The buffer capacity is highest at all pH values.

  The buffer capacity is higher the lower the concentration of the buffering species.

A.

  The buffer capacity is larger the higher the concentration of the buffering species.

B.

  The buffer capacity is highest at the pKa of the buffer.

C.

  The buffer capacity at extreme pH values is still governed by the buffering species.

D.

  The buffer capacity is highest at all pH values.

E.

  The buffer capacity is higher the lower the concentration of the buffering species.

Explanation / Answer

B The buffer capacity is highest at the pKa of the buffer.


The buffer capacity is highest at all pH values.

D.

The buffer capacity is highest at all pH values.