A buffer solution is one which     a. contains the maximum amount of solute possible for a particular temperature.   b. resists changes in pH upon addition of acid or base.   c. contains more than the expected amount of solute for a particular temperature and is therefore unstable.   d. changes color upon addition of strong base.   e. contains an equal number of hydronium and hydroxide ions

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A buffer solution is one which

 

  a.

contains the maximum amount of solute possible for a particular temperature.

  b.

resists changes in pH upon addition of acid or base.

  c.

contains more than the expected amount of solute for a particular temperature and is therefore unstable.

  d.

changes color upon addition of strong base.

  e.

contains an equal number of hydronium and hydroxide ions

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