What Statement Does NOT Describe the Methods by Which Chemical

question 79

Multiple Choice

What statement does NOT describe the methods by which chemical buffer systems operate to maintain pH?

• A) When a strong acid is added to a solution, the weak base of the buffer system binds the released hydrogen ions and removes them from solution.
• B) Buffer systems consist of a weak acid and its conjugate weak base which function to resist large swings in pH.
• C) When a strong base is added to a solution, the buffer system's weak acid releases its hydrogen ions to bind the base ions.
• D) All excess hydrogen ions are removed from the body in the urine.

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