What Is the Effect on the Equilibrium When Sodium Formate

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the effect on the equilibrium when sodium formate is added to a solution of formic acid? HCOOH(aq) H⁺(aq) + HCOO^-(aq)

• A)There is no change in the equilibrium.
• B)The equilibrium shifts to the right.
• C)More information is needed to answer the question.
• D)The equilibrium shifts to the left.
• E)The pH decreases.

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