GCEChemistryAcids, Bases and Salts2023

Which of the following statements correctly describes the process of hydrolysis of salts?

AA salt reacts with an acid to form a new salt and water
BA salt dissolves in water to form ions that react with water molecules, altering the pH of the solutionCORRECT
CA salt is decomposed by heat to produce an oxide and water
DA salt reacts with a base to produce a new salt and water
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Salt hydrolysis occurs when the ions of a dissolved salt react with water molecules, causing the solution to become acidic or alkaline depending on the nature of the parent acid and base. Options A and D describe double decomposition reactions, while option C describes thermal decomposition.
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