The addition of sodium formate (HCO₂Na) to a solution containing formic acid (HCO₂H: K_a = 1.8 x 10^-4) will cause

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Adding sodium formate to a solution containing formic acid introduces more formate ions, which are the conjugate base of formic acid. This shifts the equilibrium towards the reactants, according to Le Chatelier's principle, thereby consuming H+ ions and increasing the pH of the solution.

The Addition of Sodium Formate (HCO2Na) to a Solution Containing

The Addition of Sodium Formate (HCO₂Na) to a Solution Containing