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Reef Chemistry Question of the Day [HASHTAG]#171[/HASHTAG]
If a reef aquarist adds a solution of sodium hydroxide to her aquarium, which of the following happens to the pH and the carbonate alkalinity within a few seconds of addition (before any additional aeration of the aquarium can take place)?
A. The pH rises and the carbonate alkalinity stays the same
B. The pH rises and the carbonate alkalinity rises
C. The pH rises and the carbonate alkalinity drops
D. The pH falls and the carbonate alkalinity stays the same
E. The pH falls and the carbonate alkalinity rises
F. The pH falls and the carbonate alkalinity drops
G. The pH stays the same and the carbonate alkalinity stays the same
H. The pH stays the same and the carbonate alkalinity rises
I. The pH stays the same and the carbonate alkalinity drops
Good luck!
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If a reef aquarist adds a solution of sodium hydroxide to her aquarium, which of the following happens to the pH and the carbonate alkalinity within a few seconds of addition (before any additional aeration of the aquarium can take place)?
A. The pH rises and the carbonate alkalinity stays the same
B. The pH rises and the carbonate alkalinity rises
C. The pH rises and the carbonate alkalinity drops
D. The pH falls and the carbonate alkalinity stays the same
E. The pH falls and the carbonate alkalinity rises
F. The pH falls and the carbonate alkalinity drops
G. The pH stays the same and the carbonate alkalinity stays the same
H. The pH stays the same and the carbonate alkalinity rises
I. The pH stays the same and the carbonate alkalinity drops
Good luck!
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