Answer
The aqueous solution of this compound will be basic.
Work Step by Step
1. Identify the ions present in the salt:
- 2 * ($Na^+$)
- (${CO_3}^{2-}$)
2. Compare, and determine which one is stronger:
- $Na^+$ is the conjugate acid of a strong base (NaOH), therefore, it has negligible acidity.
- $({CO_3}^{2-})$ is the conjugate base of a weak acid: $({HCO_3}^-)$, therefore, it is a weak base.
So, the base ${CO_3}^{2-}$ is stronger, and the solution will be basic.