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pH and Temperature

The dissociation of water increases as the temperature is raised: H20 --> H+ + OH-. If you adjust a buffer to pH 7.4 at room temperature (25 degree Celsius), then cool it down to 4 degree Celsius for an enzyme assay, will the pH increase or decrease?

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