(b) Using the equation below, explain what happens to maintain the pH of the solution: A (a H* (ag) HA () (i) when an acid is added (meaning more Ht ions added)

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(b) Using the equation below, explain what happens to maintain the pH of the solution:
НА
H+
(a4)
A (a
+
(ag)
(i) when an acid is added (meaning more H* ions added)
(ii) when a base is added (meaning more OH- ions added)
(iii)
Give one example each of a buffer in both living and non-living systems
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Using the equation below, explain what happens to maintain the pH of the solution: НА H+ (a4) A (a + (ag) (i) when an acid is added (meaning more H* ions added) (ii) when a base is added (meaning more OH- ions added) (iii) Give one example each of a buffer in both living and non-living systems
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