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question 16

Multiple Choice

A solution is prepared by adding 0.10 mol of sodium fluoride, NaF, to 1.00 L of water. Which statement about the solution is correct?

• A) The solution is basic.
• B) The solution is neutral.
• C) The solution is acidic.
• D) The concentrations of fluoride ions and sodium ions are equal.
• E) The concentrations of hydronium ions and hydroxide ions are equal.

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Definitions:

pH Range

A scale that measures how acidic or basic a substance is, ranging from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic).

Acidosis

Acidosis is a condition in which there is too much acid in the body's fluids, leading to a lower than normal pH level in the blood.

Alkalosis

Alkalosis is a condition characterized by a higher-than-normal pH level in the blood, indicating an excess of bicarbonate or a loss of acids.

Blood pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, with a normal range of approximately 7.35 to 7.45, indicating a slightly alkaline state.