MCQ
The addition of solid sodium carbonate to pure water causes
  • A
    An increase in hydronium ion concentration
  • An increase in alkalinity
  • C
    No change in acidity
  • D
    A decrease in hydroxide ion concentration

Answer

Correct option: B.
An increase in alkalinity
(b)Adding $N{a_2}C{O_3}$ to water makes the solution basic and hence a $pH $ increases from $7. $

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