Which of these statements does NOT accurately describe chemical buffer systems? A)They minimize changes in the pH of a solution when an acid or a base is added to or removed from the solution. B)They can act within a fraction of a second to buffer changes in hydrogen ion concentration. C) The direction of their reaction is determined according to the law of mass action. D) They promote H⁺ excretion by the kidneys when acidosis is present.

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Chemical buffer systems do not promote the excretion of H⁺ by the kidneys when acidosis is present. This statement is not accurate and does not describe a function of chemical buffer systems. The other three statements accurately describe chemical buffer systems.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Accurately Describe Chemical Buffer