Which of the following sentence best describes a buffer? A. Buffer is A substance that resists small change in the acidity of a solution when an acid or base is added to the solution.
BA chemical substance that prevents changes in hydrogen ion concentration.
The correct answer is A. A buffer is a substance that resists small change in the acidity of a solution when an acid or base is added to the solution. Usually, a buffer involves a weak acid or a weak alkali and one of its salt.
