When a small amount of NaOH(aq) is added to a buffer containing equimolar and
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Problem
When a small amount of NaOH(aq) is added to a buffer containing equimolar CH3COOH(aq) and CH3COO−(aq), a neutralization reaction occurs. Write the balanced net ionic equation for this reaction and, in one sentence, describe how it limits the change in pH.