In a solution of litmus, there is an equilibrium L- (aq) + H3O+ (aq) ⇒ HL(aq) + H₂O(l) where L (basic form) is blue and HL (acidic form) is red. a Using Le Chatelier's principle, predict what will happen when a solution of litmus is treated with a few drops of concentrated hydrochloric acid. solution becomes blue solution becomes red nothing happens

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In a solution of litmus, there is an equilibrium
L¯(aq) + H3O+ (aq) ≈ HL(aq) + H₂O(l)
where L (basic form) is blue and HL (acidic form) is red.
a Using Le Chatelier's principle, predict what will happen when a solution of litmus is treated with a few drops of concentrated hydrochloric acid.
solution becomes blue
solution becomes red
nothing happens
Transcribed Image Text:In a solution of litmus, there is an equilibrium L¯(aq) + H3O+ (aq) ≈ HL(aq) + H₂O(l) where L (basic form) is blue and HL (acidic form) is red. a Using Le Chatelier's principle, predict what will happen when a solution of litmus is treated with a few drops of concentrated hydrochloric acid. solution becomes blue solution becomes red nothing happens
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