CH_3COOH (aq) + NaOH (aq) → Na+ (aq) + CH_3COO- (aq) + H_2O (l)
CH_3COO- (aq) + H_2O (l) → CH_3COOH (aq) + OH- (aq)
Reaction between weak acid + strong base yields a hydrolysis of salts that produce OH-. What is the effect on pH?
a) Increases pH
b) Decreases pH
c) No change in pH
d) pH becomes neutral