An aqueuous solution of K3PO4 would be...a) either acidic or basic depending on the amount of salt dissolved. b)basicc) acidicd) neutrale) either acidic or basic depending on the actual values of Ka and Kb which must be known.

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An aqueuous solution of K3PO4 would be...

a) either acidic or basic depending on the amount of salt dissolved. 
b)basic
c) acidic
d) neutral
e) either acidic or basic depending on the actual values of Ka and Kb which must be known. 

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