<span>a. They produce ions when dissolved in water.
acids in water
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<span>HA + H2O --> H3O+ + A-</span>
HA --> H+ + A<span>-</span>
bases
B + H2O --> OH - + BH+
In order of increasing percent water content:CoCl₂.6H₂O, Ba(OH)₂.8H₂O, MgSO₄.7H₂O
<h3>Further explanation</h3>

CoCl₂.6H₂O.MW=237.90 g/mol
6H₂O MW = 6.18=108 g/mol

MgSO₄.7H₂O.MW=246.48 g/mol
MW 7H₂O = 7.18=126 g/mol

Ba(OH)₂.8H₂O MW=315.48 g/mol
MW 8H₂O = 8.18=144 g/mol

Answer: Neutral Value
Explanation: pH of the blood is maintained at 7.0 to 7.5that is neutral value.
This is because if the pH of the is lower than the maintained value then it will become acidic .
Acidic pH can cause the medical urgency known as acidosis leading to vomiting, diarrhea etc.
If the pH becomes higher, then the blood will become basic in nature and it can also leas to the death of the person.
That is why the pH of the blood is maintianed at neutral value of 7.0 to 7.5