Identify a good buffer.
A) a solution containing small amounts of both a weak acid and its conjugate base
B) a solution containing significant amounts of both a strong acid and a strong base
C) a solution containing small amounts of both a strong acid and a strong base
D) a solution containing significant amounts of both a weak acid and a strong acid
E) a solution containing significant amounts of both a weak acid and its conjugate base

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A good buffer is a solution that contains significant amounts of both a weak acid and its conjugate base, allowing it to resist changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.

Identify a Good Buffer