Are solutions of the following salts acidic, basic, or neutral? For those that are not neutral, write balanced equations for the reactions causing the solution to be acidic or basic. The relevant Ka and Kb values are found in Tables 13.2 and 13.3.

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TABLE 13.2 Values of K₂ for Some Common Monoprotic Acids Name Value of K₂* Hydrogen sulfate ion 1.2 x 10-² Chlorous acid 1.2 x 10-² 1.35 x 10-3 7.2 x 10-4 4.0 X 10-4 Formula HSO4 HCIO₂ HC₂H₂CIO₂ HF HNO₂ HC,H,Oz [AI(H₂O)]³+ HOCI HCN NH4+ HOCHS Monochloracetic acid Hydrofluoric acid Nitrous acid Acetic acid Hydrated aluminum(III) ion Hypochlorous acid Hydrocyanic acid Ammonium ion Phenol 1.8 x 10-5 1.4 x 10-5 3.5 x 10-8 6.2 X 10-10 5.6 X 10-10 1.6 X 10-10 Increasing acid strength