What is the buffering capacity of a 0.25M solution of Tris at pH=7.0? Note: the pKa=8.3 and the reaction is as follows: Tris-H+   + H20 <<<>>> Tris + H3O+

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Problem 8.60P: 8-60 How is the buffer capacity affected by the ratio of the conjugate base to the conjugate acid?
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What is the buffering capacity of a 0.25M solution of Tris at pH=7.0? Note: the pKa=8.3 and the reaction is as follows: Tris-H+   + H20 <<<>>> Tris + H3O+
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