The Following Figure Illustrates the Action of a HF and F

question 59

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. What will happen when a small amount of base (^OH) is added to the HF/F^ buffer?

• A) The concentration of ^-OH will increase.
• B) The concentration of H₃O⁺ will increase.
• C) The concentration of HF will increase.
• D) The concentration of F ^ will increase.
• E) The pH of the solution will increase.

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