Is #KCl# basic?

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Ryuu
Nov 15, 2016

No.

Explanation:

Basic refers to hydroxide ions being present, which there isn't any. There is also no #H#+ ions, so it is also not acidic. In fact, without #H#+ or #OH#- atoms, the compound can't be considered basic nor acidic; it is neutral.

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