Question

What are the parent acid and bases for these

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)

Parent Acid - H2CO3

Parent Base - NaOH

b) Potassium sulphate ( K2SO4)

Parent Acid - H2SO4

Parent Base - KOH

c) Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)

Parent Acid - H2CO3

Parent Base - Ca(OH)2

Explanation:

A parent acid is defined as the acid which produces a salt with an appropriate base.

A parent base is defined as the base which produces a salt with an appropriate acid.

To find:

1) For parent acid , find the anion and add H+ to it ..

2) For parent base, find the cation and add OH- to it...