Consider the following chemical equilibrium: HCOOH(aq) + H_2O(aq) \rightleftharpoons HCOO^-(aq) + H_3O^+(aq). Which of the following graphs represents the perturbation on the system and the change of pH when water is evaporated from the container?

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Consider the following chemical equilibrium: HCOOH(aq) + H_2O(aq) \rightleftharpoons HCOO^-(aq) + H_3O^+(aq). Which of the following graphs represents the perturbation on the system and the change of pH when water is evaporated from the container?

### Chemical Equilibrium and pH Change

**Scenario:**
Consider the following chemical equilibrium:

\[ \text{HCOOH(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{O(l)} \rightleftharpoons \text{HCOO}^-(\text{aq}) + \text{H}_3\text{O}^+(\text{aq}) \]

**Question:**
Which of the following graphs represents the perturbation on the system and the change of pH when water is evaporated from the container?

**Graphs:**

1. **Graph I:**
   - **Description:** The graph illustrates a curve starting below the equilibrium line (dotted), gradually reaching and maintaining the pH level above it over time.
   - **Label:** pH is indicated to increase (upward arrow).

2. **Graph II:**
   - **Description:** The graph shows the curve above the equilibrium line initially, then dropping to reach and maintain a pH level below it over time.
   - **Label:** pH is indicated to increase (upward arrow).

3. **Graph III:**
   - **Description:** The curve starts above the equilibrium line, steadily declining and maintaining a pH level below it over time.
   - **Label:** pH is indicated to decrease (downward arrow).

4. **Graph IV:**
   - **Description:** The curve begins below the equilibrium line, gradually increasing to maintain a pH level above it over time.
   - **Label:** pH is indicated to decrease (downward arrow).

**Answer Options:**

- **a:** I
- **b:** II
- **c:** III
- **d:** IV

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Transcribed Image Text:### Chemical Equilibrium and pH Change **Scenario:** Consider the following chemical equilibrium: \[ \text{HCOOH(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{O(l)} \rightleftharpoons \text{HCOO}^-(\text{aq}) + \text{H}_3\text{O}^+(\text{aq}) \] **Question:** Which of the following graphs represents the perturbation on the system and the change of pH when water is evaporated from the container? **Graphs:** 1. **Graph I:** - **Description:** The graph illustrates a curve starting below the equilibrium line (dotted), gradually reaching and maintaining the pH level above it over time. - **Label:** pH is indicated to increase (upward arrow). 2. **Graph II:** - **Description:** The graph shows the curve above the equilibrium line initially, then dropping to reach and maintain a pH level below it over time. - **Label:** pH is indicated to increase (upward arrow). 3. **Graph III:** - **Description:** The curve starts above the equilibrium line, steadily declining and maintaining a pH level below it over time. - **Label:** pH is indicated to decrease (downward arrow). 4. **Graph IV:** - **Description:** The curve begins below the equilibrium line, gradually increasing to maintain a pH level above it over time. - **Label:** pH is indicated to decrease (downward arrow). **Answer Options:** - **a:** I - **b:** II - **c:** III - **d:** IV **Feedback Upon Selection:** Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer.
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