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What is a buffer solution?
A solution that maintains a constant pH even on dilution or addition of acid/base
How does a buffer solution resist pH change?
By shifting the equilibrium to the left when strong acid is added
Which chemical equilibrium is responsible for the resistance to pH change in a buffer solution?
Equilibrium between a weak acid and its conjugate base
In the buffer solution, what happens when strong alkali is added to the mixture?
The hydrogen ion concentration decreases by less than expected
What living system uses the bicarbonate buffering system for pH regulation?
Animals
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