The Buffering of HCl by the H₂CO₃-NaHCO₃ Buffer Pair Would

question 43

Multiple Choice

The buffering of HCl by the H₂CO₃-NaHCO₃ buffer pair would

• A) convert the strong HCl into the weaker H₂CO₃.
• B) cause a smaller increase of H⁺ ions in the blood.
• C) decrease the amount of NaHCO₃ in the blood.
• D) all of the above.

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