The pH of a 1.0 M sodium acetate solution is:
A)7.0
B)greater than 7.0
C)less than 7.0
D)not enough information given
E)none of these (A-D)

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Sodium acetate is the salt of a weak acid (acetic acid) and a strong base (sodium hydroxide). When it dissolves in water, it produces acetate ions, which react with water to produce hydroxide ions, making the solution basic. Therefore, the pH of a 1.0 M sodium acetate solution is greater than 7.0.

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