When the Carbonic Acid-Sodium Bicarbonate Buffer Pair Buffers an Acid

question 129

Multiple Choice

When the carbonic acid-sodium bicarbonate buffer pair buffers an acid

• A) the pH of the blood drops slightly
• B) a weak acid is replaced by a strong acid
• C) water is formed
• D) both a and c above

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