Asked by Anonymous
1. What would happen if acid was added to this buffering system?
HA<===>H+ + A-
The acid shift to the right, producing H+ so the pH is maintained.
Is my answer correct?
2. Hydrocarbonate exists in equilibrium with carbon dioxide and water inside of a soda can. What will happen to the equilibrium if you shake the soda can?
HA<===>H+ + A-
The acid shift to the right, producing H+ so the pH is maintained.
Is my answer correct?
2. Hydrocarbonate exists in equilibrium with carbon dioxide and water inside of a soda can. What will happen to the equilibrium if you shake the soda can?
Answers
Answered by
bobpursley
If it shifts to right, pH goes up...Consider when adding the acid, it contains H+ ions,A-, and Ha
Adding more H+ will shift this to left. I assume your "if acid was added" is another acid, ie a strong acid.
Adding more H+ will shift this to left. I assume your "if acid was added" is another acid, ie a strong acid.