When hydrogen chloride gas passes through saturated brine, it increases the concentration of:
Correct answer: B. Chloride ions
- A. Sodium ions
- B. Chloride ions
- C. Both sodium and hydrogen ions
- D. Hydrogen ions
Explanation
When hydrogen chloride gas passes through a saturated solution of brine (NaCl), it dissociates into H+ ions and Cl- ions. The dissociation of HCl increases the concentration of Cl- ions. Due to Cl- ions being common in both, these ions suppress the ionization of NaCl.
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