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Title: Which of the buffers below would be the BEST choice for making a solution capable of buffering ph=8
Post by: Annonn on Mar 14, 2022
The following substances are biological buffers consisting of a weak acid/conjugate base pair. Which of the buffers listed below would be the BEST choice for making a solution capable of buffering at pH = 8?


MOPS, Ka = 9.55 x 10^-8

ACES, Ka = 1.66 x 10^-7

Tris, Ka = 8.71 x 10^-9

MES, Ka = 7.94 x 10^-7

CHES, Ka = 3.25 x 10^-10


Title: Re: Which of the buffers below would be the BEST choice for making a solution capable of buffering ...
Post by: bio_man on Mar 14, 2022
I believe the closest pKa is the one you choose, though I'm not entirely sure.

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