Question

Give the names and formulae of any two salts. Also name the acids and bases from which these salt may be obtained.

Answer 1

The names and formulae of two salts are sodium chloride, NaCl, and ammonium chloride, NH₄Cl, respectively. Sodium chloride salt (NaCl) is formed from an acid, hydrochloric acid (HCl), and a base (NaOH). Ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl) is formed from an acid, hydrochloric acid (HCl), and a base, ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH).