Question

How you could adjust the settings of the simulation to increase the number of red (H3O*) and blue (A-) particles in the solution of equilibrium? Select Two.
(2 points)

Decrease the initial concentration of the solution

Increase the strength of the acid

Increase the initial concentration of the solution

Decrease the strength of the acid

Answer 1

To increase the number of red (H3O\*) and blue (A-) particles in the solution at equilibrium, you should select the following two options:

1. **Increase the strength of the acid**: A stronger acid will dissociate more completely in solution, leading to a higher concentration of H3O\* ions (red particles) and their corresponding anions (A-) (blue particles).

2. **Increase the initial concentration of the solution**: Raising the initial concentration of the acid solution will shift the equilibrium to produce more H3O\* and A- ions according to Le Chatelier's principle, as more acid will dissociate.

So, the correct adjustments would be to increase both the strength of the acid and the initial concentration of the solution.