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Question
Give the names and formulae of any two salts. Also name the acids and bases from which these salts may be obtained.
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Solution
The sodium chloride (NaCl) and ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) are the salts. 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).
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