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CHemistRY**!? - Calmacil - 01-25-2011
what is the approximate pH of a 0.1M solution of the salt NH4CI?
answer is 5.0, but why isnt it 1.0?
Re: CHemistRY**!? - Oromendil - 01-25-2011
NH4Cl dissociates into --< NH4+ + Cl-
The NH4+ ion is the conjugate acid of a strong base, NH3, and is therefore a weak acid
The presence of the ion causes the solution to be slightly more acidic than neutral, accounting for the pH of 5.0