If a weaker solution of sodium bicarbonate was used in beaker B, would that solution require more or less acetic acid to neutral

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ize it? Why?

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Anarel [89] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-27T09:05:56+03:00

Answer is: less acetic acid to neutralize it.

Balanced chemical reaction of sodium bicarbonate solution and acetic acid: NaHCO₃(aq) + CH₃COOH(aq) → CH₃COONa(aq) + H₂O(l) + CO₂(g).

According to chemical reaction: n(NaHCO₃) : n(CH₃COOH) = 1 : 1.

Stronger solution of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), more acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is neeed for neutralization.