That is exactly why! It doesn't react, so it remains in the reaction vessel. The other products (NaCl, H2O) are neutral, so they don't affect the pH. Thus, the remaining HCl is the only chemical changing the pH from 7.since its in excess, it doesnt get reacted with. so why do we need to calculate this?
Ooooooohh i seeThat is exactly why! It doesn't react, so it remains in the reaction vessel. The other products (NaCl, H2O) are neutral, so they don't affect the pH. Thus, the remaining HCl is the only chemical changing the pH from 7.