12.5 mL of 0.280 M HNO₃ and 5.0 mL of 0.920 M KOH are mixed. Is the resulting solution acidic, basic, or neutral? A) acidic B) basic C) neutral D) HNO₃ and KOH don't mix.

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When HNO₃ and KOH are mixed, they undergo a neutralization reaction to form water and a salt: HNO₃ + KOH → H2O + KNO3 The resulting solution is therefore basic, as the salt KNO3 is a strong electrolyte that dissociates completely in water to produce K+ and NO3- ions, which have no acidic or basic properties.

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