|CLASS 10| |CHAPTER 2| |ACID BASE AND SALT| |SALT| |ACIDIC SALT,BASIC SALT AND NEUTRAL SALT|

Salt is a chemical compound formed when an acid reacts with a base. There are three main types of salts: Acidic Salt: An acidic salt is formed when a weak acid reacts with a strong base. It contains an acidic ion. For example, sodium hydrogen sulfate (NaHSO4) is an acidic salt because it's derived from sulfuric acid (a strong acid) reacting with sodium hydroxide (a strong base). Basic Salt: A basic salt is formed when a strong acid reacts with a weak base. It contains a basic ion. For example, sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is a basic salt because it's derived from carbonic acid (a weak acid) reacting with sodium hydroxide (a strong base). Neutral Salt: A neutral salt is formed when a strong acid reacts with a strong base. It has neither acidic nor basic properties. For example, sodium chloride (NaCl) is a neutral salt because it's derived from hydrochloric acid (a strong acid) reacting with sodium hydroxide (a strong base). The properties of a salt depend on the specific acid and base used to create it.