Question

Consider the below statements and identify the correct answer?

1. Statement-I: Salts of strong acid and a strong base are neutral with pH value of 7.
2. Statement-II: Salts of a strong acid and weak base are acidic with pH value less than 7.

• A. None of these
• B. All of these
• C. 1 only
• D. 2 only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. All of these

• The neutralization process between an acid and a base produces the compound known as salt.

• Strong acid and strong base react to generate salts, which are naturally neutral since the bonds within the salt solution are stable.

• They often hydrate without hydrolyzing and have a pH value of 7.

• Strong base and weak acid react to generate salts that are basic in nature and have a pH higher than 7.

• Strong acid and weak base react to generate salts that are acidic in nature and have a pH lower than 7.

• Depending on the types of acids and bases involved, salts created by neutralizing weak acids and weak bases might be acidic, basic, or neutrale