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Acid–Base Balance

Acid–Base Balance
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Description: Carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system: this is based on the bicarbonate ion (HCO3–) which acts as a weak base, and carbonic acid (H2CO3) which acts as a weak acid.
If the pH falls, the HCO3– removes excess H+:

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