Question

Choose the correct statement(s) from the following.
(i) The salt of a strong acid and a strong base is neutral, with a pH value of 7.

(ii) The salt of a strong acid and a weak base is basic, with a pH value more than 7.

(iii) The salt of a weak acid and a strong base is acidic, with a pH value less than 7.

• A. All (i), (ii) and (iii)
• B. Only (i)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (i) and (ii)

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only (i)

The nature of salts formed by the reaction between acids and bases are given below:

(i) The salt of a strong acid and a strong base is neutral, with a pH value of 7.

(ii) The salt of a strong acid and a weak base is acidic, with a pH value less than 7.

(iii) The salt of a weak acid and a strong base is basic, with a pH value more than 7.