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2. Are solutions of ammonium chloride acidic, basic, or neutral? Explain.

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Chapter9: Acids, Bases, And Salts

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.32E: Classify the solutions represented in Exercises 9.28 and 9.30 as acidic, basic, or neutral.

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