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How can I identify a salt compound is acidic,basic,neutral​

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Salts that are from strong bases and strong acids do not hydrolyze. Salts that are from strong bases and weak acids do hydrolyze, which gives it a pH greater than 7. Salts of weak bases and strong acids do hydrolyze, which gives it a pH less than 7.

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