Which of the following describes the 'pH Partition Hypothesis'?
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Correct answer: The unionized drug partitions across membranes until equal on both sides
The hypothesis states that membranes are permeable to unionized molecules. Equilibrium is reached when the concentration of the unionized species is the same in different compartments, even if the total drug (ionized + unionized) differs due to pH gaps.
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