Question

What kind of salt solution would be formed by dissolving NH4Cl in water?
a. acidic
b. basic
c. neutral
d. any of these possibilities

Answer 1

since hcl is a strong acid i think it will be acidic

Answer 2

It forms an acid but ^ is not the reason. NH4+ is a stronger acid than water (pKa ~9 vs. pKa ~16). So, the water will pick up a proton from the NH4+, creating H30+ molecules and making the solution acidic.

Answer 3

right Math - I stand corrected

Answer 4

thanks guys!!