Equal Volumes of Two Solutions, One Containing a Strong Acid

question 75

Multiple Choice

Equal volumes of two solutions, one containing a strong acid at pH 2 and the other containing a strong base at pH 12, are mixed. Once equilibrium is achieved, what is the final pH of the combined solution?

• A) 6
• B) 7
• C) 10
• D) 14
• E) 24

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