Which of the following is characteristic of a buffer?
A) The pH will go down significantly when OH- is added to the buffer.
B) The pH will go down very slightly when OH- is added to the buffer.
C) The pH will go up significantly when OH- is added to the buffer.
D) The pH will go up very slightly when OH- is added to the buffer.

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A buffer resists changes in pH, so when OH- is added, the pH will increase only slightly.

Which of the Following Is Characteristic of a Buffer