General Formula for Salt Hydrolysis
When salts of weak acid and strong base, strong acid and weak base, or weak acid and weak base dissolve in water, their ions react with H⁺ or OH⁻ from water, m…
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When salts of weak acid and strong base, strong acid and weak base, or weak acid and weak base dissolve in water, their ions react with H⁺ or OH⁻ from water, making the solution acidic or basic. Taking the salt of weak acid and strong base NaA as an example: A⁻ + H₂O ightleftharpoons HA + OH⁻, the solution is basic.
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Salts
Salts 1. Core Definitions & Classification System In the CSCA exam, salts are more than just "table salt." You need to master their broad definitions and classifications, especially the properties of Acid Salts, which is a difficult point. Definition: Compounds composed of metal …
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