If the Ratio of Acid to Base in a Buffer

question 58

Multiple Choice

If the ratio of acid to base in a buffer increases by a factor of 10,the pH of the buffer

• A) increases by 1.
• B) decreases by 1.
• C) increases by 10.
• D) decreases by 10.
• E) remains unchanged.

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