A Significant Role Played by PH Buffers Is to

question 37

Multiple Choice

A significant role played by pH buffers is to

• A)prevent fluctuations in the acidity of solutions.
• B)increase the strength of acids and bases.
• C)prevent fluctuations in the salinity of solutions.
• D)limit major shifts in the amount of H⁺ and OH^- in solution.
• E)keep pH low.

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