A solution is prepared by adding 0.10 mol of potassium acetate, KCH₃COO, to 1.00 L of water. Which statement about the solution is correct? A)The solution is basic. B)The solution is neutral. C)The solution is acidic. D)The concentrations of potassium ions and acetate ions will be identical. E)The concentration of acetate ions will be greater than the concentration of potassium ions.

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Potassium acetate is a salt that dissociates into potassium ions (K⁺) and acetate ions (CH₃COO⁻) in water. The acetate ion is the conjugate base of acetic acid and can accept protons from water, making the solution basic.

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