Question & Answer: Sapling Learning The K, values for several weak acids are given below. Which acid (and its…..

Sapling Learning The K, values for several weak acids are given below. Which acid (and its conjugate base) would be the best buffer at pH 8.0? O O O Tris; Ka-6.3x 10 HEPES Ka = 3.2 × 108 Formic acid: Ka = 1.8x 104 MES; Ka = 7.9 × 10.7 O Acetic acid: Ka 1.8 x105 Abbreviations: MES: 4-Morpholineethanesulfonic acid HEPES: 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-ethanesulfonic acid Tris; 2-Amino-2-hydroxymethyl-propane-1,3 -diol