What Is the Effect on the Equilibrium When Sodium Formate

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the effect on the equilibrium when sodium formate is added to a solution of formic acid? HCOOH(aq) H⁺(aq) + HCOO^-(aq)

• A) There is no change in the equilibrium.
• B) The equilibrium shifts to the right.
• C) More information is needed to answer the question.
• D) The equilibrium shifts to the left.
• E) The pH decreases.

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