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How does sodium carbonate raise pH?
Sodium carbonate is used in pools to raise pH. From my understanding, it would dissociate in water like so:
$$\ce{Na2CO3 <=> 2 Na+ + CO3^2-}$$
To raise pH, doesn't it have to absorb hydrogen ...
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How do I calculate the hydronium ion concentration if I know the strontium hydroxide concentration?
This is my first question so I would appreciate feedback on how to ask better questions. Forgive me if I don't know how to properly format math/chem. The guide is confusing.
I was taking a practice ...
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Predictions about hydrolysis reactions [duplicate]
Predict whether these $1.0~\mathrm{M}$ solutions are acidic, basic, or neutral. Lets start with $\ce{CH3NH3+NO3-}$
How do I approach a problem such as this?
I certainly do not know all the chemical ...
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How to apply the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation when adding KOH to an acidic acid buffer?
Will the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation be able to calculate the pH when you have an acidic solution and you add a basic solution? Will that be possible or can you only use it for adding an acid to an ...