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How does a buffer resist change in pH upon addition of a strong acid?
strong acid be H+
It will react with the conjugate base to form a weak acid.
Now we know the weak acid is weakly dissociated, it will not cause change like strong acid
This is how base workd.
The strong acid reacts with the weak base in the buffer to form a weak acid, which produces few H+ ions in solution and therefore only a little change in pH.