Question
Phosphoric acid is an excellent ____ because it contains three hydrogens, each with a unique pKa
Answer
Phosphoric acid is an excellent buffer because it contains three hydrogens, each with a unique pKa
The wide variety in pKa values allows phosphoric acid to act as a buffer over a large range of pH values
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