A solution was prepared by dissolving NaCl in pure water. Is this solution acidic, basic, or neutral? O This cannot be determined with the information given because Na 1+ is a weak acid and CI¹- is a weak base. O Basic, CI¹- is a weak base and Na ONeutral, both Na1+ and C11- Acidic, Na1+ 1+ is negligible. are negligible. Neither affect the pH of water. is a weak acid and CI1- is negligible.

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A solution was prepared by dissolving NaCl in pure water. Is this solution acidic, basic, or neutral?
◇ This cannot be determined with the information given because Na 1+ is a weak acid and CI 1- is a weak base.
Basic, CI¹- is a weak base and Na1+
is negligible.
ONeutral, both Na 1+ and CI1- are negligible. Neither affect the pH of water.
○ Acidic, Na 1+ is a weak acid and C11- is negligible.
Transcribed Image Text:A solution was prepared by dissolving NaCl in pure water. Is this solution acidic, basic, or neutral? ◇ This cannot be determined with the information given because Na 1+ is a weak acid and CI 1- is a weak base. Basic, CI¹- is a weak base and Na1+ is negligible. ONeutral, both Na 1+ and CI1- are negligible. Neither affect the pH of water. ○ Acidic, Na 1+ is a weak acid and C11- is negligible.
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