A buffer consists of 0.20 M and 0.20 M

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Problem

A buffer consists of 0.20 M

\mathrm{H_2CO_3}(aq)

and 0.20 M

\mathrm{HCO_3^-}(aq)

. A few drops of 1.0 M HCl(aq) are introduced. Write the balanced net ionic equation that represents the neutralization occurring within the buffer.