As part of an experiment, a student adds 10 mL of 5% hydrochloric acid solution to 100 mL of a non-buffered, colorless solution of sugar. What is the most likely result?

a)

The concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) will increase.

c)

The pH will not change.

b)

The pH will increase.

d)

The concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) will increase.

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Biology

Celeste Lin

29 May, 22:05

As part of an experiment, a student adds 10 mL of 5% hydrochloric acid solution to 100 mL of a non-buffered, colorless solution of sugar. What is the most likely result?

a)

The concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) will increase.

c)

The pH will not change.

b)

The pH will increase.

d)

The concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) will increase.

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Imani Gamble · Answer 1

Imani Gamble 29 May, 23:57

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Hello

The answer is option A

Jennifer Mcguire · Answer 2

Sugar solution is neutral. Adding acid to a neutral solution will increase the H + ion concentration and lower its pH.

The answer is a) The concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) will increase.