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The concentration of H+ and OH- in a solution determines its pH.
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A buffer system consists of
A. a weak acid and its conjugate base.
B. a weak acid and a proton donor.
C. a weak acid and a proton.
D. a weak base and a proton acceptor.
which of the following is a characteristic of a buffer?
a. The pH will go down significantly when H3O+ is added to the buffer
b. The pH will go down very slightly when H3O+ is added to the buffer
c. The pH will go up significantly when H3O+ is added to the buffer
Which of the following statements is true? a. Acids and bases cannot mix together. b. Acids and bases will neutralize each other. c. Acids, but not bases, can change the pH of a solution. d. Acids donate hydroxide ions (OH–); bases donate hydrogen ions (H+).
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