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
Can't be determined
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B
Basic and pH more than 7
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C
Acidic and pH less than 7
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D
Neutral and pH equal to 7
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Solution
The correct option is C 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.