The Following Figure Illustrates the Action of a HF and F

question 56

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. If you add hydronium until all of the F^ is converted into HF and then add a little more hydronium, what is observed?

• A) The pH increases.
• B) The pH decreases.
• C) The pH stays the same.
• D) The solution will be neutralized.
• E) The pH changes, but it is not possible to determine how it will change.

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