Definition and General Formula of Salt

A salt is a compound composed of metal ions (or ammonium ions) and acid radical ions. General formula: M xA y, where M represents the metal cation (or NH₄⁺ ) a…

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A salt is a compound composed of metal ions (or ammonium ions) and acid radical ions. General formula: M xA y, where M represents the metal cation (or NH₄⁺ ) and A represents the acid radical anion. Examples: NaCl, CaCO₃, NH₄NO₃.

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Salts

Salts 1. Core Definitions & Classification System In the CSCA exam, salts are more than just "table salt." You need to master their broad definitions and classifications, especially the properties of Acid Salts, which is a difficult point. Definition: Compounds composed of metal …

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