A solution is prepared by adding 0.10 mol of lithium nitrate, LiNO₃, 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 weakly acidic. D)The solution is strongly acidic. E)The values for K _a and K _b for the species in solution must be known before a prediction can be made.

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Lithium nitrate (LiNO3) is a salt derived from a strong base (LiOH) and a strong acid (HNO3). When it dissolves in water, it does not affect the pH of the solution, resulting in a neutral solution.

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