The Addition of a Strong Acid Like HCl to an Aqueous

question 8

Multiple Choice

The addition of a strong acid like HCl to an aqueous solution would result in

• A)the release of H⁺ into the solution.
• B)an increase in pH.
• C)a decrease in pH.
• D)both the release of H⁺ and an increase in pH.
• E)both the release of H⁺ and a decrease in pH.

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