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Describe how a buffer solution based on hydrochloric acid can act as a buffer. (5)

HCl ⇌ H++ Cl- (1)Added alkali: H⁺ reacts with added alkali/OH^-(1) Equilibrium shifts right forming Cl^- or H⁺(1) Added acid: Cl^-reacts with added acid/H⁺(1) Equilibrium shifts left forming HCl (1)

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