Buffer solutions O cause an increase in pH when acids are added to them. O are rarely found in living systems. O tend to maintain a relatively constant pH. O will always have a pH of 7. O cause a decrease in pH when acids are added to them.

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Problem 10.116EP: A buffer solution has a pH value of 9.8. Which value in the set of pH values 8.79.79.89.910.9 is the...
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Buffer solutions
O cause an increase in pH when acids are added to them.
O are rarely found in living systems.
O tend to maintain a relatively constant pH.
O will always have a pH of 7.
O cause a decrease in pH when acids are added to them.
Transcribed Image Text:Buffer solutions O cause an increase in pH when acids are added to them. O are rarely found in living systems. O tend to maintain a relatively constant pH. O will always have a pH of 7. O cause a decrease in pH when acids are added to them.
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