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29 June, 16:56

An unknown solution has a pH of 7.2. Which of these chemicals is likely to cause the greatest decrease in the pH of the solution when added to the solution? HF KOH NH3 HNO3

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  1. 29 June, 19:49
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    HNO₃.

    Explanation:

    It is known that acids decrease the pH of the solution, while bases increase the pH of the solution.

    So, HF and HNO₃ decrease the pH of the solution as they produce H⁺ in the solution.

    While, KOH and NH₃ increase the pH of the solution as they produce OH⁻ in the solution.

    HNO₃ will decrease the pH of the solution greater than HF.

    Because HNO₃ is strong acid that decomposes completely to produce H⁺ more than the same concentration of HF that is a weak acid which does not decomposed completely to produce H⁺.
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