Question

Explain why an aqueous solution of sodium chloride is neutral buy an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is basic or alkaline?

Answer 1

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◾Explain why an aqueous solution of sodium chloride is neutral while an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is basic or alkaline ?

↪The Reason is Neutralization.

⭐NaCl or Sodium Chloride is a salt of a strong acid [ HCl ] and a strong Base [ NaOH ] . so it results in complete Neutralization , hence a neutral salt is formed .


⭐On the other hand ,Sodium Carbonate [ Na2CO3 ] is a Basic Salt . This is because it is formed by a Strong base [ NaOH ] and a weak acid [ H2CO3 ] .
Hence it results in in complete neutralization resulting in a Basic Salt .



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