Chemistry A-Level
buffer definition
What buffer definition means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A solution that maintains an approximately constant pH, despite dilution or addition of small amounts of acid or base.
Topics that use buffer definition
- Buffer action (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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