A Buffer

question 89

Multiple Choice

A buffer

• A) removes or replaces hydrogen ions in a solution.
• B) is a compound with an extra electron in its outer shell.
• C) has an unstable nucleus, making it highly reactive.
• D) donates hydrogen ions to a solution.
• E) consists of long carbon-carbon chains.

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