number of ions in sodium acetate
When an ion (species with overall positive or negative electric charges) moves from one atom to another, it forms an ionic compound. This is the opposite of what happens when a proton moves from an atom to another.
If you mix salt (a weak acid or base) with water, the ions in the salt dissolve and form ions of their own in the solution. This process is called hydrolysis.
The ions that are formed in the reaction are Na+ and Cl-. This is because the ion that has a positive charge, Na+, is replaced with a negative ion, Cl-, and the ion that has a negative charge, NaCl-, is replaced with a positive ion, water.
Sodium acetate is an organic compound which is formed when a hydrogen atom of acetic acid is replaced with a sodium atom. This is why its formula is CCOONa. It is an organic compound and it will react with water to form sodium and acetate ions.
Why is an aqueous solution of sodium acetate acidic?
Basically, the acid in sodium acetate will react with the water to form hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions. This is why an aqueous solution of sodium acetic acid will have a ph value of less than 7.
Why is an aqueous solutions of sodium acetate base?
Sodium acetate is a weak acid. When the weak acid, acetic acid, is added to the strong base, sodium hydroxide, the two react and create a buffer solution. This buffer solution helps the acetic acid to keep the pH of the solution to a very narrow range. This is why you find this chemical in heating pads, hand warmers, and even hot ice.
