1. Acid-Base Properties of Salt Solutions Chapter 8.6

2. Salts: Acid-Base Properties Salts: an ionic compound that contains cations and anions in a repeating crystalline structure Salts are electrolytes – they dissolve into ions when they dissolve in water Aqueous solutions of salts can be neutral, acidic or basic Neutral Solution: neither H+ nor OH- are produced Acidic Solution: increased concentration of H+ ions Basic Solution: increased concentration of OH- ions Hydrolysis: a chemical reaction of an ion with water to produce an acidic or basic solution by the production of H+ or OH- ions (i.e. “Splitting” of the water molecule)

3. When is a Salt Solution Acidic or Basic?

4. Homework 8.6 Homework: P. 539 #2 Unit 4 Test Review: Study for Test on Monday Chapter 7 and 8 Review continued… P. 578 #44 – 49 Exam Review: To be announced