A component of an important buffer in the human body is

A) HCl.
B) HCO3-.
C) H2O.
D) NaCl. E) H+.


B) HCO3-.

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The atomic number of sodium is 11 while the atomic mass number is 23. Which of the following is NOT true of an atom of sodium?

A) 11 protons B) 8 electrons in the valence shell of a neutral sodium atom C) 11 neutrons D) 11 electrons E) 1 electron in the valence shell of a neutral sodium atom

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