Question

A lab technician made a salt using a strong acid and a weak base. According to you what should be the nature of the salt formed?

• A. Acidic and pH less than 7
• B. Basic and pH more than 7
• C. Neutral and pH equal to 7
• D. Can't be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is A Acidic and pH less than 7

- A salt made from a weak acid and strong base is basic in nature and has pH more than 7. For example: sodium acetate.

- A salt made from a strong acid and strong base is neutral in nature and has pH equal to 7. For exampe: sodium chloride.

- A salt made from a strong acid and weak base is acidic in nature and has pH less than 7. For example: ammonium chloride.