Which of the following is not true of buffers? Group of answer choices: 1) buffers resist changes in pH 2) buffers can be made by combining significant amounts of a weak acid with its conjugate base 3) buffers can be made by combining significant amounts of strong acids and bases 4) Any acid added to the buffer will be neutralized by the conjugate base in the buffer 5) Any base added to the buffer will be neutralized by the acid in the buffer

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Which of the following is not true of buffers? Group of answer choices: 1) buffers resist changes in pH 2) buffers can be made by combining significant amounts of a weak acid with its conjugate base 3) buffers can be made by combining significant amounts of strong acids and bases 4) Any acid added to the buffer will be neutralized by the conjugate base in the buffer 5) Any base added to the buffer will be neutralized by the acid in the buffer
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