JAMB Chemistry 2017 Objective — Question 17

Question 17 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The salt formed from a weak acid and a strong base hydrolyzes in water to form

A. A. a saturated solution
B. B. an acidic solution
C. C. a buffer solution
D. D. an alkaline solutionCorrect

Explanation

A salt formed from a strong base and a weak acid hydrolyses to give an alkaline solution, e.g. Na2CO3, CH3COONa.

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