Question: ( This is a 3 - part problem, parts A - C , please show all work, especially when it comes to B and C

(This is a 3-part problem, parts A-C, please show all work, especially when it comes to B and C, and show work for ICE tables if neccessary, thanks!). A common weak acid used in biochemistry to make a buffer is HEPES, pKa 7.5. Initially, the
HEPES was dissolved in water to a concentration of 0.20 M in 1 L.
(PART A). Is this solution a buffer? (PART B). Determine the pH of this solution. (PART C).The pH of weak acids cannot be determined by using the equation, pH =-log[H3O+]
because weak acids do not dissociate into A- and H3O+100% in water. Based on part b,
determine what percent HEPES dissociates in water.

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