You have a solution of a weak acid. The solution contains approximately 80% HA and 20% A- at pH 8. The pKa of the weak acid HA is MOST LIKELY to be ____________. 7.0 7.4 8.0 8.6 9.0

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You have a solution of a weak acid. The solution contains approximately 80% HA and 20% A-
at pH 8. The pKa of the weak acid HA is MOST LIKELY to be ____________.
7.0
7.4
8.0
8.6
9.0

 

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