Addition of HCl to a buffer solution containing NH3 and NH4Cl causes which of the following to occur? none of these pH of solution decreases NH4+ concentration decreases pH of solution increases NH3 concentration increases
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The reaction can be represented as: NH3 + HCl -> NH4+ + Cl- As a result of this reaction, the concentration of NH3 decreases, and the concentration of NH4+ increases. Since NH4+ is an acidic ion, the increase in its concentration causes the pH of the solution to Show more…
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