What Happens to the Solution If Sodium Acetate Is Added

question 48

Multiple Choice

What happens to the solution if sodium acetate is added to a solution of acetic acid? CH₃COOH(aq) H⁺(aq) + CH₃COO^-(aq)

• A) The equilibrium shifts to the right.
• B) There is an increase in percent ionization of acetic acid.
• C) Less of hydrogen ion is consumed.
• D) There is an increased concentration of acetate ions.
• E) Less of the acetate ion is consumed.

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