Buffers are Substances That Help Resist Shifts in PH By

Question

Buffers are substances that help resist shifts in pH by
A)releasing H⁺ to a solution when acids are added.
B)donating H⁺ to a solution when bases are added.
C)releasing OH⁻ to a solution when bases are added.
D)accepting H⁺ from a solution when acids are added.
E)both donating H⁺ to a solution when bases are added, and accepting H⁺ when acids are added.

Accepted Answer

Buffers act by both donating H⁺ to a solution when bases are added and accepting H⁺ from a solution when acids are added. This helps to maintain the pH of a solution by preventing it from becoming too acidic or too basic.