JAMB Chemistry 2007 Question 21

Question 21

Acids, Bases and Salts

The salt formed from a strong acid and a strong base is

  1. A.complex
  2. B.neutral
  3. C.basic
  4. D.acidic.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (neutral)

Explanation

Neither ion of such a salt (e.g. NaCl) reacts with water, so its solution has pH 7: it is neutral.