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When sodium acetate, NaCH3COO, is added to water the resulting solution is basic. True or false?
  1. True
  2. False
Explanation
Answer: True

The statement is true. In water, NaCH3COO forms Na+ and CH3COO- ions. Na+ is neutral, and does not affect the pH of the solution. CH3COO- is the conjugate base of acetic acid, and reacts with water to form hydroxide ions. Therefore, the resulting solution will be basic.
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