For Na₂CO₃,predict whether the aqueous solution is acidic,basic or neutral and why. 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, sulfurous acid (H2SO3), and when dissolved in water it undergoes hydrolysis. The resulting solution will have a pH slightly greater than 7, making it basic. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

For Na2CO3,predict Whether the Aqueous Solution Is Acidic,basic or Neutral

For Na₂CO₃,predict Whether the Aqueous Solution Is Acidic,basic or Neutral