For the following compound, predict whether the solution is acidic, basic or neutral and why: NH₃. A) acidic because NH₃ is a strong acid B) basic because NH₃ is a weak base C) neutral because there is no hydrolysis D) basic because NH₃ is the salt of a weak acid E) acidic because NH₃ is the salt of a weak base

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NH₃ (ammonia) is a weak base because it can accept protons from water, forming NH₄⁺ and OH⁻ ions, which makes the solution basic.

For the Following Compound, Predict Whether the Solution Is Acidic