What is the primary species present in a solution of sodium acetate (CH3COONa)?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary species present in a solution of sodium acetate (CH3COONa)?
  1. CH3COO-
  2. Na+
  3. H+
  4. OH-

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary species present in a solution of sodium acetate (CH3COONa)?
  • Step 1: Understand that sodium acetate (CH3COONa) is a salt made of sodium ions (Na+) and acetate ions (CH3COO-).
  • Step 2: When sodium acetate is dissolved in water, it separates into sodium ions and acetate ions.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the acetate ion (CH3COO-) can interact with water and affect the pH of the solution.
  • Step 4: Conclude that the acetate ion (CH3COO-) is the primary species in the solution that influences the pH.
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