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Chemistry

Preparation and Function of Buffer Solutions

Quick fact

The ocean's pH is buffered primarily by the carbonate-bicarbonate system, which has maintained Earth's seawater pH within a narrow range for millions of years.

Why this is interesting

Ever wonder how your blood stays at a nearly constant pH of 7.4, even when you eat an orange or hold your breath? The answer lies in a clever chemical mixture called a buffer solution.