Potassium formate (HCOOK) is a salt formed from the neutralization reaction between HCOOH
and KOH. Explain whether the aqueous solutions of the salt, potassium formate (HCOOK) will
be acidic, basic or neutral.

Respuesta :

In this reaction, a strong base reacts with a weak acid hence the resultant solution is a basic solution.

A salt is formed by the reaction between an acid and a base. The nature of the solution formed after neutralization depends on the nature of the acid and the base.

  • A neutral solution is formed when a strong acid reacts with a strong base
  • An acidic solution is formed when a strong acid reacts with a weak base
  • A basic solution is formed when a weak acid reacts with a strong base.

In this case, HCOOH is a weak acid which reacts with a strong base KOH, the resultant solution is a basic solution.

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