Buffering systems work to maintain pH within normal limits by:

A) adding hydrogen ions when conditions becomes too acidic.
B) adding hydrogen ions when conditions become too acidic and removing hydrogen ions when conditions become too basic.
C) removing hydrogen ions when conditions become too acidic and adding hydrogen ions when conditions become too basic.
D) adding hydroxide ions when conditions become too basic.


Answer: C

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