The pH of a buffered solution
A) always equals 7.0
B) may be acidic or basic depending on the buffer present
C) changes drastically when a small amount of acid is added
D) more than one correct response
E) no correct response

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A buffered solution maintains its pH by resisting changes in acidity or basicity upon addition of small amounts of acid or base. Therefore, the pH of a buffered solution may be acidic or basic depending on the buffer present.

The PH of a Buffered Solution