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  1. In chemistry, a salt or ionic compound is a chemical compound consisting of an assembly of positively charged ions ( cations) and negatively charged ions ( anions ), [1] which results in a compound with no net electric charge (electrically neutral). The constituent ions are held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonds .

  2. Jan 15, 2023 · In chemistry, a salt is an electrically neutral chemical compound consisting of cations and anions connected by an ionic bond. The classic example is table salt or sodium chloride (NaCl), which consists of positively charged sodium ions (Na +) and negatively charged chlorine ions (Cl – ).

  3. Salt is an ionic compound that has a cation other than H + and an anion other than OH – and is obtained along with water in the neutralization reaction between acids and bases. Eg:- NaCl, CuCl2 etc. Acid + Base → Salt + water. Sodium chloride is one of the best-known salt.

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  4. Jun 21, 2024 · Salt, in chemistry, substance produced by the reaction of an acid with a base. A salt consists of the positive ion (cation) of a base and the negative ion (anion) of an acid. The reaction between an acid and a base is called a neutralization reaction. The term salt is also used to refer.

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  5. Salts that contain small, highly charged metal ions produce acidic solutions in water. The reaction of a salt with water to produce an acidic or a basic solution is called a hydrolysis reaction. Key Takeaways

  6. We can determine whether a salt solution will be acidic, basic, or neutral by considering the reactivity of both the cation and the anion with water. If neither species reacts with water, the solution will be neutral.

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