When Acid is Added to a Buffered Solution,the PH Will

Question

When acid is added to a buffered solution,the pH will actually rise.

Accepted Answer

A buffered solution contains a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid. When acid is added, it will react with the base component of the buffer, forming more of its conjugate acid. This will cause a shift in the equilibrium of the buffer, but it will still be able to resist changes in pH. The pH may decrease slightly, but it will not rise.