If more acetic acid were added to a solution at equilibrium, [H⁺] and [CH₃CO₂⁻] would increase to counteract the perturbation. (Option C)
<h3>How do systems at equilibrium respond to perturbation?</h3>
When a system at equilibrium suffers a perturbation, it shifts its equilibrium position to counteract such perturbation.
Let's consider a solution of acetic acid at equilibrium.
CH₃CO₂H(aq) = CH₃CO₂⁻(aq) + H⁺(aq)
If more acetic acid were added to the solution, the system will shift toward the products to counteract such an increase.
How would the system change if more acetic acid were added to the solution?
A. [H⁺] would decrease and [CH₃CO₂⁻] would increase. NO.
B. [H⁺] and [CH₃CO₂⁻] would decrease. NO.
C. [H⁺] and [CH₃CO₂⁻] would increase. YES. Both products would increase.
D. [H⁺] would increase and [CH₃CO₂⁻] would decrease. NO.
If more acetic acid were added to a solution at equilibrium, [H⁺] and [CH₃CO₂⁻] would increase to counteract the perturbation.
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