Describe how buffers work. E.g., carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer Flashcards

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Buffer:

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Buffer: a chemical that compensates for small pH changes by releasing or absorbing H+ or OH – ions

Living things control their internal pH using buffers.
Example: Carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system.

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