🦷 DAT Exam Prep

A buffer solution resists changes in pH because it contains:

A Only a strong acid
B A weak acid and its conjugate base (or weak base and conjugate acid)
C Only water
D A strong base

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Buffers contain a weak acid-conjugate base pair that neutralize added H⁺ or OH⁻ to maintain pH.

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