An unknown solution has a pH of 7.1. Which of these chemicals is likely to increase the pH the most when added to the solution? O HF O KOH O NH3 O HNO3
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![**Question:**
An unknown solution has a pH of 7.1. Which of these chemicals is likely to increase the pH the most when added to the solution?
**Options:**
- ○ HF
- ○ KOH
- ○ NH₃
- ○ HNO₃
**Explanation:**
This is a multiple-choice question focused on understanding how different chemicals affect the pH of a solution. The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, with values below 7 indicating acidity, values above 7 indicating alkalinity, and a value of 7 indicating neutrality.
**Chemical Reactions:**
- HF (Hydrofluoric acid) is a weak acid, which would not increase the pH.
- KOH (Potassium hydroxide) is a strong base, which would increase the pH significantly.
- NH₃ (Ammonia) is a weak base and will increase the pH, but not as much as a strong base.
- HNO₃ (Nitric acid) is a strong acid, which would decrease the pH.
The correct answer is KOH since it is a strong base and will increase the pH the most.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fc9b1d45f-2625-4b93-b570-df748e06f675%2F2ce4365d-8934-48ec-9766-2ee6580eed34%2Fe38v9lb_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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