Question #3939
Is buffering the same as neutralisation of acid/base solutions. please explain
Expert's answer
Buffering is the ability of the solution to hold constant pH.
Neutralization is a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form a salt.
Neutralization is part of the buffering. Neutralization is used to maintain the constant pH, but buffering and neutralization are not equivalent.
Neutralization is a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form a salt.
Neutralization is part of the buffering. Neutralization is used to maintain the constant pH, but buffering and neutralization are not equivalent.
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