Which of the Following Statements About Buffer Solutions Are True

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about buffer solutions are true? Select any that apply.

• A) A buffer solution must contain a strong acid.
• B) A buffer solution undergoes a neutralization reaction to consume excess OH^- ions.
• C) The conjugate acid present in the buffer solution consumes excess H⁺ ions.
• D) The components of the buffer solution must be present at high concentrations.
• E) A buffer solution can only resist changes in pH when small quantities of an acid or base are added to it.

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