Generally, a Chemical Buffer Is Described as

question 68

Multiple Choice

Generally, a chemical buffer is described as

• A) a strong acid or strong base that brings the pH of a solution to 7.0.
• B) a weak acid and weak base that help prevent big changes in pH.
• C) a neutral molecule that does not influence the pH in any way.
• D) a weak acid that makes a solution slightly more basic by its presence.

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