Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium 2 Question 79
77. Give reason for the statement that “the $\mathrm{pH}$ of an aqueous solution of sodium acetate is more than seven”.
$(1982,1 \mathrm{M})$
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Solution:
- Sodium acetate $\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COONa}\right)$ is a basic salt (salt of strong base and weak acid) therefore, its aqueous solution has $\mathrm{pH}>7$.
