Explain - Why an aqueous solution of borax is alkaline.

Why an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is alkaline?

State as to why (a) a solution of Na_2CO_3 is alkaline.

Why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity?

Why Sm^(2+) , Eu^(2+) and Yb^(2+) ions in solutions are good reducing agents but an aqueous solution of Ce^(4+) is a good oxidising agent?

Explain why a solution of chloroform and aceton shows negative deviation from Raoult's law?

Explain hypertonic and hypotonic solution?

Explain phases of colloidal solution.