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nh4cl breaks into ammonium hydroxide and hcl and for hcl is a strong acid the salt is acidic and in nacl case naoh and hcl are formed which are strong base and acid respectively so it is neutral
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoAmmonium Chloride (NH4Cl) is a salt of a strong acid (HCl) and a weak base (NH4OH). Hence, in an aqueous solution, it shows acidic properties.
When mixed with water, it gets hydrolysed as follows.
NH4Cl + H2O ---> NH4OH + HCl
The salt and the strong acid (HCl) get ionised while the weak base (NH4OH) remains unionised.
NH4+ + Cl- + H2O ---> NH4OH + H+ + Cl-
Cancelling the Cl- ions from both sides.
NH4+ + H2O ---> NH4OH + H+
TheÂ?H+Â?ions left in the solution gives the solution it's acidic properties.
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∙ 7y agoThe ammonium ion will tend to release a hydrogen ion, making the solution slightly acidic.
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Is NH4Cl an acid or a base?
Acid, since it donates its H+ to form H3O+
Is NH4ClO4 salt acidic basic or neutral?
NH4Cl, an ammonium salt is chemically neutral, as it is formed by the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base.
Is NH4ClO4 an acid base or neutral?
in solid state it is a neutral salt but its aqueous solution is slightly acidic in nature.
Is NH4Cl solution in water is acidic?
Yes, it is slightly acidic due to hydrolysis.
Is NH4Cl a strong electrolyte?
No. NH4Cl is a salt, though it is weakly acidic.
Is NH4Cl an acid or a base?
Acid, since it donates its H+ to form H3O+
Is NH4ClO4 salt acidic basic or neutral?
NH4Cl, an ammonium salt is chemically neutral, as it is formed by the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base.
Is NH4ClO4 an acid base or neutral?
in solid state it is a neutral salt but its aqueous solution is slightly acidic in nature.
What will be the pH OF aqueous solution of NH4Cl?
5
Is NH4Cl solution in water is acidic?
Yes, it is slightly acidic due to hydrolysis.
Is ClNH4 a solid or aqueous solution?
The correct formula is NH4Cl. This compound can be found both as a solid and in an aqueous solution.
Is NH4Cl a strong electrolyte?
No. NH4Cl is a salt, though it is weakly acidic.
Is NH4Cl solid or a aqueous?
It can be both but ammonium chloride is usually purchased as a solid crystalline material.
Is NH4Cl a compound base?
Ammonium chloride is a compound; water solutions are acidic.
What happens when hydrochloric acid and salt?
Nothing when the salt is neutral (NaCl) or acidic (NH4Cl)but with a basic salt (NaHCO3) an acid will neutralise it:H+ + (Cl- + Na+) + HCO3---> CO2 + H2O + (Cl- + Na+)
Which one of the following will form an acidic solution in water a nh4cl b kno3 c lii d naf e none of the above?
NH4Cl
What are acidic salts?
An acidic salt is a salt produced from a strong acid reacting with a weak base, such as NH4Cl, which is formed from HCl and NH3.
