NH3 is a weak base (Kb = 1.8 × 10-5) and so the salt NH4Cl acts as a weak acid. What is the pH of a solution that is 0.050 M in NH4Cl? . HClO is a weak acid (Ka = 4.0 × 10-8) and so the salt NaClO acts as a weak base. What is the pH of a solution that is 0.087 M in NaClO?