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A small amount of acid is added to a buffer solution, the ph of the solution will

A. increase
B. decrease
C. stay about the same
D. become neutral

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Increase due to rising ph
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A small amount of acid is added to a buffer solution, the ph of the solution will

A. increase

B. decrease

C. stay about the same

D. become neutral


correct option is option C


Buffer is a solution which can resist the change in pH with small addition of acid or base.

Hence a small amount of acid when added to a buffer solution will not change its pH,or its pH remains the same.

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