Question

explain why an aqueous solution of NACL is neutral but an aqueous solution of sodium is basic

Answer 1

because nacl doesn't ionize to form H+orOH- ions in aqueous solution

Answer 2

Thanks For the question :

→$NaCl(aq)$ contains an equal number of $H^{+}$ and $OH^{-}$ ions. Consequently It is Neutral in nature.

$NaCl$ is salt of strong acid and base actually this can't bear hydrolysis because there will not be any reaction between salt $NaCl$ and $H_{2}O$.

→Despite, $NaOH$ is a very strong base however, it's Not a salt though results from the neutralization between an acid and a base is a salt which is basic in nature so, If $NaOH$ were to be neutralize with an acid like, ($HCl$)Hydrochloric acid, the resulting NaCl would be a Salt.

Since, $NaCl$ is a salt of light acid $H_2CO_3$ and strong base $NaOH$. When it is suspended in $H_2O$, it's experience anionic hydrolysis. Hence salt solution comprises $OH^-$ions. Therefore aqueous solution of Sodium is basic in nature.

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