Buffer capacity

Buffer capacity

A measure of the ability of a solution to maintain its pH in the face of the addition of acid or alkali; a capacity of 1 when 1 mol of acid (or alkali) is added to 1 litre causes a pH fall (or rise) of 1 pH unit.

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