Flag A solution of the weak acid, HF, and a solution of the strong acid, HCl, have the same pH. Which solution will require the most sodium hydroxide, NaOH, to neutralize

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Answer:

C) Both will require the same amount because the concentrations are equal.

Explanation:

The pH of a solution is defined as:

pH = -log [H+]

This H+ is the ion that reacts with OH- (From NaOH) as follows:

H+ + OH- → H2O

When all H+ reacts, we can say the solution was neutralized.

Now, as both, the solution with the weak acid and the solution with strong acid have the same pH, we can say that their [H+] is the same. Assuming the volume of both solutions is the same:

Both will require the same amount because the concentrations are equal.