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Chapter : 5. Compounds of Common Use
Introduction
Types of Salt : When cation replaces H+ of an acid, salt is formed. There are various types of salts. (i) Sulphate : Those salts which are obtained by replacing hydrogen of sulphuric acid are called sulphates, e.g.,
(ii) Chlorides : When hydrogen of hydrochloric acid is replaced by cation, chloride salt are formed, e.g.,
(iii) Nitrates : Those salts which are obtained by replacing hydrogen of nitric acid by action are called nitrate salts, e.g.,
(iv) Carbonates : When hydrogen of carbonic acid is replaced by metal ion, carbonate salts are formed, e.g.,