Which of the following must be increased in order to decrease the buffer capacity of a buffer made using acetic acid and sodium acetate? A) the amount of water present B) [C₂H₃O₂⁻] C) [HC₂H₃O₂] D) the ratio of [C₂H₃O₂⁻]/[HC₂H₃O₂]

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Adding water dilutes both components of the buffer (acetic acid and sodium acetate) equally, effectively reducing the buffer's capacity to neutralize added acid or base without significantly altering the pH.

Which of the Following Must Be Increased in Order to Decrease