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17 December, 04:20

The addition of a strong acid like hcl to an aqueous solution would result in

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  1. 17 December, 07:23
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    The addition of a strong acid like HCl to an aqueous solution would result in the decreasing of pH. Solution becomes more acidic.

    Explanation:

    HCl dissociates in water as this:

    HCl → H⁺ + Cl⁻

    Imagine and aqueous solution of NaCl where you have:

    NaCl → Na⁺ + Cl⁻

    2H₂O ⇄ H₃O⁺ + OH⁻

    The addition of HCl would increase the [H₃O⁺]

    2H₂O ⇄ H₃O⁺ ↑ + OH⁻

    If the [H₃O⁺] is higher, the pH would be lower so the solution would be more acidic
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