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Explain why an aqueous solution of sodium sulphate is neutral while an aqueous of sodium carbonate is basic in nature.

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Sodium sulphate when dissolves in water forms strong acid and strong base so it aqueous solution is neutral. Sodium carbonate, on the other hand, when dissolves in water forms as alkaline solution which turns red litmus blue. Thus, its aqueous solution is basic in nature.
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