salts Flashcards
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Definition
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In chemistry, salt refers to an ionic compound composed of a positively charged ion (cation) and a negatively charged ion (anion).
2
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Formation
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acid+base→salt+water
HCl+NaOH→NaCl+H2O
3
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Properties of Salts
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Ionic Nature
Solubility
Melting and Boiling Points
Electrical Conductivity
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Reactions Involving Salts
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NaCl → Na + CL
AgNO3 +NaCl →AgCl↓+ NaNO 3
NH4Cl+H2O→NH4OH + HCl