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A buffer is used to neutralize acids and bases. For an acid a basic buffer would be used and to neutralize a base an acidic buffer would be used. For example when neutralizing hydrochloric acid (HCl) a basic solution such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) would be ideal to gain a neutral pH.

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