An Acetate Buffer Has a PH of 4

question 79

Multiple Choice

An acetate buffer has a pH of 4.40. Which of the following changes will cause the pH to decrease?

• A) dissolving a small amount of solid sodium acetate
• B) adding a small amount of dilute hydrochloric acid
• C) adding a small amount of dilute sodium hydroxide
• D) dissolving a small amount of solid sodium chloride
• E) diluting the buffer solution with water

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