What Happens When HCl Is Added to a Solution with a PH

question 14

Multiple Choice

What happens when HCl is added to a solution with a pH of 7.45?

• A) The pH will be greater than 7.45.
• B) The solution will become more alkaline.
• C) The [H⁺] of the solution will increase.
• D) The pH will be greater than 8.0.

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