Which of the following must be increased in order to increase the pH of a buffer made using acetic acid and sodium acetate? A) the amount of water present B) [C2H3O2⁻] C) [HC₂H₃O₂] D) both [C2H3O2⁻] and [HC2H3O2]

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Increasing the concentration of the acetate ion ([C2H3O2−]) relative to acetic acid will increase the pH of the buffer, as it shifts the equilibrium towards the formation of more acetic acid, reducing the concentration of hydrogen ions.

Which of the Following Must Be Increased in Order to Increase