Equilibrium Question 376
Question: The addition of solid sodium carbonate to pure water causes [NCERT 1973]
Options:
A) An increase in hydronium ion concentration
B) An increase in alkalinity
C) No change in acidity
D) A decrease in hydroxide ion concentration
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Adding $ Na_2CO_3 $ to water makes the solution basic and hence a pH increases from 7.
