Multiple Choice
Why is a buffer system such as phosphate considered a closed system?
A) All the components remain in the system.
B) It has limited utility in buffering acids.
C) Its ability to buffer volatile acids is incomplete.
D) Once its buffer level is established, it will never change.
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