Sodium Hydroxide Is Added to a Buffer Solution of Ammonia

question 82

Multiple Choice

Sodium hydroxide is added to a buffer solution of ammonia, N , and ammonium chloride, . What is the effect on the concentration of ammonia? What is the effect on the concentration of ammonium chloride?

• A) Sodium hydroxide reacts with both the ammonia and ammonium chloride, so the concentration of both decreases.
• B) Sodium hydroxide reacts with only the ammonium chloride, so the concentration of the ammonium chloride decreases and the concentration of ammonia increases.
• C) Sodium hydroxide reacts with both the ammonia and ammonium chloride, so the concentration of both increases.
• D) Sodium hydroxide reacts with only the ammonia, so the concentration of the ammonium chloride increases and the concentration of ammonia decreases.

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