Question

5 multiple choice 1 point given the information provided by reactions c and d in figure 1, as rusting progresses, the net ph of the solution increases because more hydroxide ions are gradually consumed than are hydrogen ions. becomes more acidic because more hydroxide ions are gradually consumed than are hydrogen ions. remains the same because hydroxide and hydrogen ions are consumed in equal ratios becomes more basic because more hydrogen ions are gradually consumed than are hydroxide ions.

Explanation:

If more hydrogen - ions are consumed than hydroxide - ions during a reaction, the concentration of hydroxide - ions relative to hydrogen - ions increases. A higher concentration of hydroxide - ions means the solution becomes more basic. In the context of rusting reactions C and D, when more hydrogen ions are gradually consumed than hydroxide ions, the solution's pH rises and it becomes more basic.

Answer:

becomes more basic because more hydrogen ions are gradually consumed than are hydroxide ions.