Romanenko 3 months ago
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Is an aqueous solution of NaHSO4 acidic, basic, or neutral?

What reaction occurs with water? (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Include states-of-matter under SATP conditions in your answer.)

I know it is acidic, but what is the equation? i keep getting it wrong

mauricio acelas 3 months ago
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It is acidic.

Oxygen in water acts like a base. So it will take the proton wich is acidic from the bisulphate.

You already know NaHSO4 Dissociates into Na(+) + HSO4(-)

Now HSO4 - reacts with water to form:

HSO4(-) + H2O <-----> SO4(-) + H3O (+)

hope it works

any extra question just ask me back =P

Romanenko 3 months ago
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thanks man, it worked. i wrote

NaHSO4 + H2O <-> H3O+ + Na+ + SO4 2-

but i guess i didnt have to include the Na.

mauricio acelas 3 months ago
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