When a weak base is titrated with a strong acid,the pH at the equivalence point is ___. A) equal to 7 B) greater than 7. C) less than 7. D) equal to the acid pK_a. E) equal to the base pK_b.

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At the equivalence point, all the weak base has been neutralized by the strong acid, leaving only the conjugate acid of the weak base. The conjugate acid of a weak base is generally acidic and will lower the pH, making it less than 7.

When a Weak Base Is Titrated with a Strong Acid,the