The process by which salt and water reacted in a limited way to form an acid or a base is?
A
Neutral process
B
Basic acidic process
C
Hydrolysis
D
Sublimation
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
- Hydrolysis is any chemical reaction in which a molecule of water breaks one or more chemical bonds.
-Salt hydrolysis is a reaction in which one of the ions from a salt reacts with water, forming either an acidic or basic solution.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60537)