Most PFAAS have extremely low pka values (< 1), while oceans and rivers tend to be slightly basic with pH values ranging from 7 to 8. Explain how this might affect the uptake of PFAAS from ocean/river water to the atmosphere, based on their physical/chemical properties.

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Most PFAAS have extremely low pka values
(< 1), while oceans and rivers tend to be
slightly basic with pH values ranging from 7
to 8. Explain how this might affect the
uptake of PFAAS from ocean/river water to
the atmosphere, based on their
physical/chemical properties.
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