The Addition of Sodium Formate (HCO₂Na) to a Solution Containing

Multiple Choice

The addition of sodium formate (HCO₂Na) to a solution containing formic acid (HCO₂H: K_a = 1.8 x 10^-4) will cause

A) the pH to increase.
B) the pH to decrease.
C) no change in pH.
D) a change in the pH, the direction of which cannot be predicted.