Which value is most likely to be the pH of a salt that is formed by the reaction of a weak acid and a strong base?
A. 2.0
B. 6.8
C. 7.0
D. 8.7

Question

Which value is most likely to be the pH of a salt that is formed by the reaction of a weak acid and a strong base?
A. 2.0
B. 6.8
C. 7.0
D. 8.7

aaronq · Answer

pH doesn't apply to solids, so there is no "pH of a salt". However mixing a weak acid and a strong base (with the same concentration) will tend to produce a solution with a pH in the basic range, pH>7.

marc_d · Answer

Hmm,what do u think? @Leelee0430

alones · Answer

I thought aaron explained it already e-e

marc_d · Answer

yea..i know that.. lol..
i want to make sure whether the user know which option is correct .. :P xD
@AloneS 
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alones · Answer

This user probably got scared by proffesor aaron._.

marc_d · Answer

i guess so..or maybe this user when offline before aaron could reply.. xD

marc_d · Answer

went*

mww · Answer

Stronger unit always beats weaker unit. So the salt solution will be slightly basic