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$(ii)$ Ammonium sulphate.
$(i)$ Sodium acetate.
$(ii)$ Ammonium sulphate.
(N/A) The nature of a salt depends on the strength of the acid and base from which it is formed. $A$ salt of a strong base and a weak acid is basic,while a salt of a strong acid and a weak base is acidic.
| Salt | Acid | Base | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| $(i)$ Sodium acetate | Acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$ | Sodium hydroxide $(NaOH)$ | Basic |
| $(ii)$ Ammonium sulphate | Sulphuric acid $(H_2SO_4)$ | Ammonium hydroxide $(NH_4OH)$ | Acidic |
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