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To consider whether a particular salt will behave as an acid or an alkali, or neither, you need to consider if the ions it is made of have any tendency to be a proton acceptor or a proton donor. (Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases) The calcium ion does not really. But the carbonate ion can react with water when dissolved, by accepting a proton from the water, and leaving an excess of hydroxide ion in the water, thus it will be (slightly) alkaline. However, calcium carbonate is not very soluble, so this effect will not be very great.
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Is ammonium chloride considered a strong acid?
No, ammonium chloride is not considered a strong acid. It is a weak acid.
Is FeCl a strong or weak acid?
FeCl (Iron chloride) is not an acid, it is a salt. Therefore, it cannot be classified as a strong or weak acid.
Hydrochloric acid mixing with calcium acetate?
When hydrochloric acid mixes with calcium acetate, a double displacement reaction occurs. This results in the formation of calcium chloride and acetic acid. Calcium chloride is a soluble salt, while acetic acid is a weak acid that can undergo further reactions.
Is CoCO3a strong acid or a weak acid or a weak base or a strong base?
CoCO3 is neither a strong acid nor a weak acid, but it is considered a weak base. It is the chemical formula for calcium carbonate, which can react with acids to form salt and water.
Is hydrochlric acid a strong or weak acid?
Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid. It dissociates almost completely in water to produce hydrogen ions and chloride ions.
