If NaOH Were Buffered by H-HCO₃,what Would Not Occur

question 108

Multiple Choice

If NaOH were buffered by H-HCO₃,what would not occur?

• A) Concentration of NaHCO3 would increase.
• B) Water would be formed.
• C) The number of hydroxide ions would greatly increase.
• D) All of the above would occur.

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Recessive Gene

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