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A certain salt. MX (containing the M+ and X? ions), is
Chapter 15, Problem 79P(choose chapter or problem)
A certain salt, MX (containing the \(M^{+}\) and \(X^{-}\) ions), is dissolved in water, and the pH of the resulting solution is 7.0. Can you say anything about the strengths of the acid and the base from which the salt is derived?
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QUESTION:
A certain salt, MX (containing the \(M^{+}\) and \(X^{-}\) ions), is dissolved in water, and the pH of the resulting solution is 7.0. Can you say anything about the strengths of the acid and the base from which the salt is derived?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
A compound called salt is formed when an acid and a base react. The positive ion (cation) of a base and the negative ion (anion) of an acid make up a salt. A neutralizing reaction occurs when an acid and a base interact.