Explain why a buffer always consists of a weak acid and its conjugate base, rather than a strong acid and base?
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A buffer is a solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of an acid or a base are added. It typically consists of a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid. Show more…
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