You Are Given a Solution of the Weak Base Novocain

question 62

Multiple Choice

You are given a solution of the weak base Novocain, Nvc. Its pH is 11.00. You add to the solution a small amount of a salt containing the conjugate acid of Novocain, NvcH⁺. Which statement is true?

• A) The pH and the pOH remain unchanged.
• B) The pH and the pOH both decrease.
• C) The pH and the pOH both increase.
• D) The pH increases and pOH decreases.
• E) The pH decreases and the pOH increases.

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