If a strong acid were to add H⁺ to the intracellular fluid, the effect would most likely be buffered, because A) HPO₄^2- would act as a weak acid and donate an H⁺ to become PO₄^-. B) HPO₄^2- would act as a weak base and accept an H⁺ to become H₂PO₄^-. C) H₂PO₄^- would act as a weak acid and accept an H⁺ to become H₃PO₄^-. D) PO₄ would act as a strong base and accept an H⁺ to become HPO₄.

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HPO₄²⁻ acts as a weak base and can accept an H⁺ to form H₂PO₄⁻, thus buffering the added H⁺ ions.

If a Strong Acid Were to Add H+ to the Intracellular

If a Strong Acid Were to Add H⁺ to the Intracellular