Acid-Base Properties of Salt Solutions:  NaHPO4

An aqueous solution of NaHPO4 will be basic. The Na+ is the cation of a strong base (NaOH), thus it is a neutral ion and has no effect on the pH of the solution. The HPO4- is from a weak acid (H3PO4), thus it is a basic ion. This compound in an aqueous solution will, therefore, form a basic solution.

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