Chemistry
Give the pH value of pure water. Does it change if common salt is added to it.
Acids Bases Salts
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pH of pure water is 7. No, it does not change when common salt is added.
Common salt is sodium chloride (NaCl). It is a salt derived from a strong acid (HCl) and strong base (NaOH) hence it gives a neutral solution with water.
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