If the sodium bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer pair was to buffer a solution of HCl,more sodium bicarbonate would be produced.

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When HCl is added to a sodium bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer, the HCl (a strong acid) reacts with the sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3, a weak base) to produce carbonic acid (H2CO3), not more sodium bicarbonate. This reaction helps to neutralize the added acid and maintain the pH of the solution.

If the Sodium Bicarbonate-Carbonic Acid Buffer Pair Was to Buffer