Given the following reaction: NaOH   +   HCO2H   --->   H2O   +   HCO2-   +   Na+ If you had equal amounts of both your starting materials, could you determine: a. The pH of this mixture is greater than 7 b. The pH of this mixture is less than 7 c. Would have to know all the numbers involved before I can determine pH Explain:

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Given the following reaction:

NaOH   +   HCO2H   --->   H2O   +   HCO2-   +   Na+

If you had equal amounts of both your starting materials, could you determine:

a. The pH of this mixture is greater than 7

b. The pH of this mixture is less than 7

c. Would have to know all the numbers involved before I can determine pH

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Given the following reaction:
+
NaOH + HCO₂H ---> H₂O + HCO₂ + Na
If you had equal amounts of both your starting materials, could you determine:
a. The pH of this mixture is greater than 7
b. The pH of this mixture is less than 7
c. Would have to know all the numbers involved before I can determine pH
Explain:
Transcribed Image Text:Given the following reaction: + NaOH + HCO₂H ---> H₂O + HCO₂ + Na If you had equal amounts of both your starting materials, could you determine: a. The pH of this mixture is greater than 7 b. The pH of this mixture is less than 7 c. Would have to know all the numbers involved before I can determine pH Explain:
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