U2-1-4 - Salts Flashcards
1
Q
A salt of a strong acid and strong base will have pH …
A
7 (neutral).
2
Q
A salt of a strong acid and weak base will have pH …
A
<7 (acidic).
3
Q
A salt of a weak acid and strong base will have pH …
A
>7 (alkaline).
4
Q
Explain why the salt of a weak acid and strong base is alkaline.
A
Conjugate base removes H+ from solution.
Water equilibrium shifts to the right, producing excess OH– ions.
5
Q
Explain why the salt of a strong acid and weak base is acidic.
A
Conjugate acid removes OH– from solution.
Water equilibrium shifts to the right, producing excess H+ ions.
