2. Predict whether solutions of each of the following salts are acidic, basic, or neutral. Explain your prediction in each case. Write the hydrolysis reactions for the salts that are not neutral. A) NH,NO; 001.01o Jm 00.r &OHMO01.01o im 00.0A grizim lo Hq gnilluedi oioinole B) K½CO3 C) LIHSO4 D) NaBr

2. Predict whether solutions of each of the following salts are acidic, basic, or neutral. Explain your prediction in each case. Write the hydrolysis reactions for the salts that are not neutral. A) NH,NO; 001.01o Jm 00.r &OHMO01.01o im 00.0A grizim lo Hq gnilluedi oioinole B) K½CO3 C) LIHSO4 D) NaBr

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Chapter14: Acids And Bases

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Problem 129E: Are solutions of the following salts acidic, basic, or neutral? For those that are not neutral,...

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