What Is the Function of a Buffer System

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a buffer system?

• A)Buffer systems absorb heat without changing temperature themselves.
• B)Buffer systems prevent large swings in pH when an acid or base is added to a solution.
• C)Buffer systems lower the activation energy of a chemical reaction.
• D)Buffer systems act as a lubricant between two adjacent surfaces.

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