Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Equilibria

Equilibria — practice question

Methanoic acid molecules, $\mathrm{HCO_2H}$, and hydrogen carbonate ions, $\mathrm{HCO_3^-}$, are both able to act as acids. Why is the pH of a methanoic acid solution lower than that of a sodium hydrogen carbonate solution at the same concentration?

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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