Ammonium Chloride Is Used as an Electrolyte in Dry Cells

question 43

Multiple Choice

Ammonium chloride is used as an electrolyte in dry cells. Which statement about a 0.10 M solution of NH₄Cl is correct?

• A) The solution is weakly basic.
• B) The solution is strongly basic.
• C) The solution is neutral.
• D) The solution is acidic.
• E) The values for K_a and K_b for the species in solution must be known before a prediction can be made.

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