Is sodium hydroxide an acid or a base?

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Solution

Sodium hydroxide is a strong base, and not an acid.

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(a) Give the $p^{H}$ value of pure water. Does it change if common salt is added to it?

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Statement 1: Reaction of hydrochloric acid with a base forms salt and water.

Statement 2: Reaction of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide forms sodium chloride and water.

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