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a) A buffer contains significant amounts of both ammonia (NH3) and ammonium chloride (NH4Cl). Write the net ionic equation showing how this buffer neutralizes added HI. Express your answer as a chemical equation.
b)A buffer contains significant amounts of both ammonia (NH3) and ammonium chloride (NH4Cl). Write the net ionic equation showing how this buffer neutralizes added NaOH. Express your answer as a chemical equation.