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what is a buffer ? |
something that resists change |
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How do buffers work |
they keep the pH constant by taking up protons used during reactions or releasing them |
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what do buffers consist of? |
conjugate acids and basis |
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what is meant by buffer capacity |
the amount of h+ ions or OH- ions a buffer system can neutralise |
