For the following compound, predict whether the solution is acidic, basic or neutral and why: Na₂CO₃. A) acidic because Na₂CO₃ is a strong acid B) basic because Na₂CO₃ is a weak base C) neutral because there is no hydrolysis D) basic because Na₂CO₃ is the salt of a weak acid E) acidic because Na₂CO₃ is the salt of a weak base

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Na₂CO₃ is the salt of a weak acid (HSB12O13S), therefore it will hydrolyze to produce a basic solution.

For the Following Compound, Predict Whether the Solution Is Acidic