Acid base reactions result in salts
with differing pH based on the nature of the acid or base. The explanation for
the given pH values are as follows:
1. Sodium acetate is formed from
sodium hydroxide, a strong base, and acetic acid, a weak acid. Hence, it will
be basic in nature, and will have a pH greater than 7.
2. Copper sulphate is formed from copper
hydroxide, a weak base, and sulphuric acid, a strong acid. Hence, it will be
acidic in nature and will have a pH less than 7.
3. Potassium nitrate is formed from potassium
hydroxide, a strong base, and nitric acid, a strong acid. Hence, it be neutral
in nature and will have a pH of 7.