🎧 New: AI-Generated Podcasts Turn your study notes into engaging audio conversations. Learn more

Is NaH2PO4 an acid or a base?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether sodium dihydrogen phosphate (NaH2PO4) functions as an acid or a base in a chemical context. To address this, we need to consider its behavior in an aqueous solution and its ability to donate or accept protons.

Answer

NaH2PO4 is an acid.

The final answer is NaH2PO4 is an acid.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is NaH2PO4 is an acid.

More Information

Sodium dihydrogen phosphate (NaH2PO4) is an acidic salt that partially dissociates in water, resulting in a weak acid.

Tips

A common mistake is to think NaH2PO4 is basic because it has a sodium ion, but the dihydrogen phosphate ion gives it its acidic properties.

Thank you for voting!
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser