What is the function of a buffer?
A. Buffers lower the activation energy of a chemical reaction.
B. Buffers act as a lubricant between two adjacent surfaces.
C. Buffers absorb heat without changing temperature themselves.
D. Buffers prevent large swings in pH when an acid or base is added to a solution.
Answer:D
What is the function of a buffer?
A. Buffers lower the activation energy of a chemical reaction. B. Buffers act as a lubricant between two adjacent surfaces. C. Buffers absorb heat without changing temperature themselves. D. Buffers prevent large swings in pH when an acid or base is added to a solution.