Is CaBr2 an acid or a base?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the compound CaBr2 (calcium bromide) behaves as an acid or a base in solution. To determine this, we should consider the properties of calcium bromide when dissolved in water and how it interacts with water to affect the pH.
Answer
neutral
The final answer is neutral.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is neutral.
More Information
Calcium bromide (CaBr2) is formed from the neutralization reaction between calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) and hydrobromic acid (HBr). Both of these are strong, resulting in a neutral salt.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume a salt must be acidic or basic; salts from strong acids and bases are generally neutral.
Sources
- Is CaBr2 acidic, basic, or neutral (dissolved in water)? - YouTube - youtube.com
- Is CaBr2 an acid base or salt? - Answers - answers.com
- Arrange the following 0.10 M solutions in order from most acidic to ... - homework.study.com
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