Which of the options below correctly describes what happens when a small amount of strong base is added to a buffer solution consisting of the weak acid its conjugate base A-?

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Which of the options below correctly describes what happens when a small amount of strong base is added to a buffer solution consisting of the weak acid HA
its conjugate base A-?
Oa. The concentration of H* increases and the pOH decreases.
Ob. The concentration of H* increases and the pOH remains the same.
Oc. The concentration of Ht decreases and the pOH decreases.
Od. The concentration of H* remains the same and the pOH remains the same.
Oe. The concentration of H* remains the same and the pOH increases.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the options below correctly describes what happens when a small amount of strong base is added to a buffer solution consisting of the weak acid HA its conjugate base A-? Oa. The concentration of H* increases and the pOH decreases. Ob. The concentration of H* increases and the pOH remains the same. Oc. The concentration of Ht decreases and the pOH decreases. Od. The concentration of H* remains the same and the pOH remains the same. Oe. The concentration of H* remains the same and the pOH increases.
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