An Acid Ion Pair Such as H₂CO₃ and HCO₃^- Qualifies

question 36

Multiple Choice

An acid ion pair such as H₂CO₃ and HCO₃^- qualifies as a

• A) strong acid-strong base pair.
• B) buffer system.
• C) substitute for hemoglobin.
• D) acid -base pair.

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