Question
Predict if the solutions of the following salts are neutral, acidic or basic:
$\text{NaNO}_2$

Answer

$\text{NaNO}_2$ $+$ $\text{H}_2\text{O}$ $\leftrightarrow$ $\text{Na}\text{OH}$ $+$ $\text{HNO}_2$
        $\text{Strong base}$   $\text{weak acid}$
Therefore, it is a basic solution.

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