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A buffer solution resists changes in pH when small amounts of:

A Salt are added
B Acid or base are added
C Water is removed
D Temperature changes occur

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Buffers contain a weak acid/conjugate base pair that neutralize added H⁺ or OH⁻ ions.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A buffer solution resists changes in pH when small amounts of:" is Option B: Acid or base are added.

The other options — A) Salt are added, C) Water is removed, D) Temperature changes occur — are incorrect for this AP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Buffers contain a weak acid/conjugate base pair that neutralize added H⁺ or OH⁻ ions.

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