Buffer

What is a buffer?

A solution that resists any change in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added. [1]

Buffers also are important in living organisms because they gaurd sudden changes in ph. [2]

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**References
[1]Correll, Josh.http://www.infohio.org/. Nov., 19, 2008
[2]Correll,Josh.http://www.foweb.com/Science/default.asp?ItemID=WE40. Nov., 20,2008