Chemistryhard · Past Paper
What happens to the pH of an aqueous solution of Na2CO3?
AIt is 7
BIt is less than 7
CIt is greater than 7
DIt is 0
✓ Correct Answer: C — It is greater than 7
Na2CO3 is a salt of a strong base and weak acid; its hydrolysis produces a basic solution.
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