When sodium nitrite is added to HNO 2 (aq),

Adding sodium nitrite (a basic salt) to an aqueous solution will result in the formation of nitrous acid (HNO2) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The NaOH will increase the pH of the solution by making it more basic.

When sodium nitrite is added to HNO 2 (aq),

Adding sodium nitrite (a basic salt) to an aqueous solution will result in the formation of nitrous acid (HNO2) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The NaOH will increase the pH of the solution by making it more basic.

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When Sodium Nitrite Is Added to HNO₂(aq)

Question 82

Multiple Choice

When sodium nitrite is added to HNO₂(aq) ,

A) the equilibrium concentration of HCOOH(aq) decreases.
B) the pH of the solution increases.
C) the K_a increases.
D) the pH of the solution does not change.
E) the pH of the solution decreases.

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