The Following Figure Illustrates the Action of a HF and F

question 66

Multiple Choice

The following figure illustrates the action of a HF and F^ buffer where the sizes of the boxes are proportional to the concentrations of HF and F^ in solution. According to this figure, what happens when H₃O⁺ is added to the HF/F^ buffer?

• A) The pH decreases.
• B) The pH increases.
• C) The concentration of HF increases.
• D) The concentration of F ^ increases.
• E) Nothing happens.

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