Sodium phosphate can be used as a driveway degreaser.When added to water,the following equilibrium is attained.Sodium phosphate is acting as a(n) ______.
Na₃PO₄_(aq)+ 3H₂O _(l)
H₃PO₄_(aq) + 3OH^-_(aq)

Question

Sodium phosphate can be used as a driveway degreaser.When added to water,the following equilibrium is attained.Sodium phosphate is acting as a(n) ______.
Na₃PO₄_(aq)+ 3H₂O _(l)

H₃PO₄_(aq) + 3OH^-_(aq)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Looking at the equilibrium equations given, the presence of OH- ions on the right-hand side suggests that sodium phosphate is acting as a base, accepting protons (H+) from water to form the conjugate base (HSO4-) and hydroxide ions. Therefore, sodium phosphate is a Brønsted base.

Sodium Phosphate Can Be Used as a Driveway Degreaser