Which of the Following Mixtures of Chemical Substances Would Be

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mixtures of chemical substances would be a buffer?

• A) HCO₃^- and H₂O
• B) H₂CO₃ and H₂O
• C) H₂CO₃ and HCO₃^-
• D) HCO₃^- and H₃O⁺

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