If NaOH Were Buffered by H-HCO₃,what Would Occur

question 13

Multiple Choice

If NaOH were buffered by H-HCO₃,what would occur?

• A) There would be a slight drop in pH.
• B) There would be a large drop in pH.
• C) There would be a slight rise in pH.
• D) There would be a large rise in pH.

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