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It is a basic salt because the acetate ion can accept an H+ ion from water, leaving extra OH- ions, thus pH increases (above 7, alkaline)

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Yes, potassium acetate is soluble in water. It dissolves readily in water to form a clear solution.

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It is an ionic compound because potassium has positive charge and acetate has negative charge.

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The potassium acetate (KCH3COO) is soluble in water andÊalso in liquid ammonia and alcohols such as ethanol and methanol. This white crystalline powder is insoluble in acetone and ether.

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