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For questions relating to compounds dissolved in water and resulting reactions and acid-base equilibria.

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Why does dissolving a salt in water get a high pH?

I dissolved some sodium carbonate in water and I measured the $\mathrm{pH}$. It turned out to be 11. I don't really understand why dissolving it in water increased the $\mathrm{pH}$. I mean, I know th …
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