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AAT Bioquest

At what pH does a buffer solution exhibit maximum buffer capacity?

Posted December 22, 2023


Answer

A buffer solution exhibits maximum buffer capacity when the pH is equal to the pKa. At this point where pH=Pka the buffer will have easier ability to resist any changes in pH upon additions of acids or bases. 

Additional resources

Distinguishing between pH and pKa

Buffers and Lab Consumables

pKa to pKb Conversion Table