An equilibrium exists between the reactants and products as shown in the equation below.

An equilibrium exists between the reactants and products as shown in the equation below.


(i) Select the species that acts as an acid. Explain.
(ii) State and explain the observations made when aqueous sodium hydroxide solution is added to the above
equilibrium.

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(i) H₂O , it donates a proton (H⁺)

(ii) Sodium hydroxide reacts with H⁺
The orange/yellow colour fades since the equilibrium shifts to the right.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 5, 2019 at 08:48

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