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

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Ammonium chloride is a salt that dissociates in water to form ammonium ion (NH4+) and chloride ion (Cl-). In water, ammonium ion acts as a weak acid, donating a proton to water molecules to form the hydronium ion (H3O+). This results in a slightly acidic solution. Therefore, a 0.10 M solution of NH₄Cl will be acidic.

Ammonium Chloride Is Used as an Electrolyte in Dry Cells