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Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Chemistry (Moderator: Laser_3)
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Annonn Annonn
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2 years ago
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
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2 years ago
I believe the closest pKa is the one you choose, though I'm not entirely sure.
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