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To determine: In which direction the given reaction will proceed when the pH of a solution begins to fall.
Introduction: At the equilibrium, the product of the H+ and OH- concentration of an aqueous solution is 10-14. The pH is the negative of base 10 logarithm of H+ concentration (moles per liter). However, pOH is the negative of the base 10 logarithm of hydroxide ion (OH-) concentration.
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To determine: In which direction the given reaction will proceed when the pH of a solution rises above normal level.
Introduction: The pH of a solution is denoted as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration of that solution. The pH in a solution decreases as H+ ion concentration increases in the solution. The pH of a neutral aqueous solution is 7, if it exceeds 7 it is a base, if it is below 7 it is an acid. A buffer is simply a mixture that contains a weak acid and its corresponding base. It neutralizes the solution by adding acids and bases. It reacts with any added base or acid to maintain pH.
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