is a salt acidic or basic or neutral?

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sophia_kwok_1I
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is a salt acidic or basic or neutral?

Postby sophia_kwok_1I » Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:02 am

How can you easily identify if a salt is acidic, basic or neutral?
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Jessica Dawood
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Re: is a salt acidic or basic or neutral?

Postby Jessica Dawood » Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:14 am

hi,
Salts come in three different forms: basic salts, neutral salts and acid salts. When a strong base reacts with a strong acid, a neutral salt is formed. When a strong base reacts with a weak acid, a basic salt is formed. When a strong acid reacts with a weak base, an acidic salt is formed.
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