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Chapter 10, Problem 10.64UTC

Adding a few drops of a strong acid to water will lower the pH appreciably. However, adding the same number of drops to a buffer does not appreciably alter the pH. Why? (10.8)

Chapter 10, Problem 10.64UTC, Adding a few drops of a strong acid to water will lower the pH appreciably. However, adding the same

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