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Assuming that the solvent is water, then NH4Cl (aq) is weakly acidic. This is because the Ammonium ion is Bronstead-Lowry acidic: it can donate H+ to give a neutral NH3 molecule. NH4(+) + H2O <----> NH3 + H20 + H(+) (Reversible reaction) If NH4Cl (ammonium chloride) is added to the solution, this will increase the concentration of NH4+. Since there is greater concentration of NH4(+), more H(+) ions will be released into solution, decreasing the pH, increasing the pOH, and thus making the solution acidic. Therefore a solution of any ammonium salt in water, not just ammonium chloride, is weakly acidic.
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∙ 10y agoBasic. Like ammonia, amines are able to accept an H+ ion from water, forming an ammonium ion and a hydroxide ion. Substances that accept H+ ions are (by definition) bases, and the formation of OH- in aqueous solution causes the solution to have a pH above 7, which makes it basic.
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Metal oxides are bases. So when dissolved in water they will become a basic solution.
NB Non-metallic oxides form acidic solutions.
e.g. CaO + H2O = Ca(OH)2 an alkaline solution.
e.g. SO2 + H2O = H2SO3 (Sulphurous ACID)
NB. Aluminium oxide is amphoteric it can form an acid or alkali depending on its environmental pH.
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∙ 13y agoYes the water become acidic
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What acid is formed from sodium benzoate and ammonium chloride?
They are nonreactive towards each other in aqueous solutions but separately in acidic medium sodium benzoate forms the benzoic acid and ammonium chloride forms ammonia in basic medium.
Is common salt solution acidic or basic?
neither, a common salt solution is neutral
What are the patterns across period 3 the pH of the aqueous chloride solutions?
more acidic e.g from Na(basic) to P(acidic)
Does dissolving ammonia in water form acids?
No, it forms a basic solution containing ammonium hydroxide.
Is a solution of barium bromide be acidic basic or neutral?
define BE (Be -2 to 2 )
Is Lithium chloride aqueous solution acidic or basic?
acidic
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The solutions of chlorides and sulphates of heavy metals are acidic in nature so solution of copper (II) chloride is also acidic in nature.
Is ammonium sulfate acidic or basic?
acidic
Is ammonium nitrate basic?
No, ammonium nitrate is acidic.
Is ammonium sulphate acidic basic or neutral?
its acidic
Is common salt acidic salt or basic salt?
Sodium chloride solution is neutral.
What is a buffer a solution?
A buffer solution is a solution that resists changes in pH caused by the addition of acid or alkali. There are two types of buffers: 1. Acidic 2. Basic Acidic buffers comprise of a weak acid and its salt. eg. ethanoic acid and sodium ethanoate. Basic Buffers comprise of a weak base and its conjugate salt. eg. aqueous ammonia and ammonium chloride.
What acid is formed from sodium benzoate and ammonium chloride?
They are nonreactive towards each other in aqueous solutions but separately in acidic medium sodium benzoate forms the benzoic acid and ammonium chloride forms ammonia in basic medium.
A white compound formed by acid gas and basic gas?
It may be white solid Ammonium chloride NH4Cl, formed by Acidic gas HCl and Basic gas NH3.
Is NH4 plus basic or acidic?
The ammonium ion (NH4+) is mildly acidic. It is not to be confused with ammonia (NH3), which is basic
Is fertilizer a base or acid substance?
Fertilizers are usually basic compounds but solution of some as Ammonium nitrate and sulphate are slightly acidic.
What is the measure of how acidic or basic a solution is?
The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline (basic) a solution is.
