What Is the Purpose of a Buffer

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a buffer?

• A) To convert an acid to a base
• B) To minimize the change in pH
• C) To measure the acidity of a solution
• D) To form a stable bond between atoms
• E) To maintain a constant internal temperature

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