Explain why the solution of zinc chloride has a pH less than 7
Zinc ions hydrolyze in aqueous solution to form hydrogen ions
Zn2+(aq) + 2H2O(l) → Zn(OH)2(s) + 2H+(aq)
Production of hydrogen ions lowers pH
Please Subscribe to promote this website. Subscription is free
Share with a friend
Your comment is valuable
Thank you so much
CATEGORIES Inorganic chemistry questions
TAGS Dr. Bbosa Science
This is so good and promising to the profession. Thank you