Which of the following statements does NOT describe a pH buffer?
A) A common buffer is a solution of acetic acid and acetate.
B) A buffer is a weak acid and the acid's conjugate base in equal concentrations.
C) A buffer is a physical barrier that blocks the addition of acid or base to a solution.
D) A buffer is a solution that resists change of pH upon addition of small amounts of acid or base.
E) Phosphates, bicarbonate, and proteins are all buffering systems in the body.

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A buffer is not a physical barrier, but rather a solution that can resist changes in pH by accepting or donating protons.

Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe a PH