Question

Write the name and formula of the acid and base involved in the formation of

Sodium sulphate.

Answer 1

1. Definition of an acid

The acids are the substances that can donate protons in their aqueous solution.

2. Definition of a base

The bases are substances that can donate Hydroxide ions in their aqueous solution.

Sodium sulphate is a salt made up of Sodium cation and Sulphate anion.

3. Formation of a salt

Salt is formed by the combination of an acid and a base by a chemical reaction called neutralisation.

The name of the acid that is involved in the formation of Sodium sulphate is Sulphuric acid$\left({\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4\right)$.

The name of the base that is involved in the formation of Sodium sulphate is Sodium hydroxide and its formula is NaOH.