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What is meant by the term,hydrolysis of a salt

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Salt hydrolysis is a reaction in which one of the ions from a salt reacts with water, forming either an acidic or basic solution. Salts that are derived from the neutralization of a weak acid by a strong base will always produce salt solutions that are basic.
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Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrolysis of salt is a reaction in which one of the ions from a salt reacts with water,forming either an acid or basic.

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