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    Buffered Solutions

    Composition and Action of Buffered Solutions
  • When OH- is added to the buffer, the OH- reacts with HX to produce X- and water. But, the [HX]/[X-] ratio remains more or less constant, so the pH is not significantly changed.
  • When H+ is added to the buffer, X- is consumed to produce HX. Once again, the [HX]/[X-] ratio is more or less constant, so the pH does not change significantly.

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