What term describes a solution's ability to resist changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added?
- A. Buffering capacity ✓
- B. Titration
- C. Neutralization
- D. Ionization
Correct answer
A. Buffering capacity
Explanation
A buffer resists changes in pH by neutralizing small additions of acid or base, an important concept in acid-base chemistry and physiology.
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