Question 13.12: How a Buffer System Works Another buffer system in our blood...

Introduction to Chemistry: A Conceptual Approach

How a Buffer System Works

Another buffer system in our blood is the H₂PO₄^–/HPO₄^2– system. Describe, using a balanced equation, how this system prevents the pH from falling too low when acid enters the bloodstream.

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