Why Is a Buffer System Such as Phosphate Considered a Closed

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why is a buffer system such as phosphate considered a closed system?

• A) All the components remain in the system.
• B) It has limited utility in buffering acids.
• C) Its ability to buffer volatile acids is incomplete.
• D) Once its buffer level is established, it will never change.

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