Equal Volumes of Vinegar from a Freshly-Opened Bottle Are Added

question 53

Multiple Choice

Equal volumes of vinegar from a freshly-opened bottle are added to each of the following solutions. After complete mixing, which of the mixtures will have the highest pH?

• A)100 mL of pure water
• B)100 mL of freshly-brewed coffee
• C)100 mL of household cleanser containing 0.5M ammonia
• D)100 mL of freshly-squeezed orange juice
• E)100 mL of tomato juice

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Definitions:

Alkane

A hydrocarbon compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, arranged in a tree structure with single bonds, part of the paraffin series.

Formula

A representation of a substance using symbols and numbers to indicate the types and numbers of atoms present.

Lewis Dot Structure

A diagram showing the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons in the molecule.

Chlorine

A toxic, greenish-yellow gas with a strong odor, used as a disinfectant and in the manufacture of various chemicals.