A buffer
A)resists changes in pH when small amounts of a strong acid or a strong base are added.
B)is made up of a weak acid and its conjugate base.
C)is made up of a weak base and its conjugate acid.
D)All of the above are true.

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All three statements are true. A buffer is a solution that can resist changes in pH upon addition of either a strong acid or base. Buffers are typically made up of a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid.

A Buffer