Which of the Following Must Be Increased in Order to Decrease

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following must be increased in order to decrease the buffer capacity of a buffer made using acetic acid and sodium acetate?

• A) the amount of water present
• B) [C₂H₃O₂⁻]
• C) [HC₂H₃O₂]
• D) the ratio of [C₂H₃O₂⁻]/[HC₂H₃O₂]

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