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| − | A ''' | + | A '''salt''' is the [[ionic]] product of the [[conjugate acid]] and [[conjugate base]] in an [[acid-base reaction]]. Salts have an overall neutral charge. |
In common usage, salt often refers to [[sodium]] [[chlorine|chloride]] (NaCl), known as table salt. Salt is used as a seasoning and a preservative. It can be formed by the reaction of [[sodium hydroxide]] (NaOH) and [[hydrochloric acid]] (HCl). | In common usage, salt often refers to [[sodium]] [[chlorine|chloride]] (NaCl), known as table salt. Salt is used as a seasoning and a preservative. It can be formed by the reaction of [[sodium hydroxide]] (NaOH) and [[hydrochloric acid]] (HCl). | ||
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Salt is found naturally in salt water, like seas and oceans. | Salt is found naturally in salt water, like seas and oceans. | ||
| − | According to the [[Bible]], [[Lot | + | According to the [[Bible]], [[Lot]]'s wife was converted into a pillar of salt when she looked back at the destruction of [[Sodom]]. |
[[category:Chemical Compounds]] | [[category:Chemical Compounds]] | ||
[[category:Food and Drink]] | [[category:Food and Drink]] | ||
Revision as of 22:14, May 2, 2008
A salt is the ionic product of the conjugate acid and conjugate base in an acid-base reaction. Salts have an overall neutral charge.
In common usage, salt often refers to sodium chloride (NaCl), known as table salt. Salt is used as a seasoning and a preservative. It can be formed by the reaction of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrochloric acid (HCl).
Salt is found naturally in salt water, like seas and oceans.
According to the Bible, Lot's wife was converted into a pillar of salt when she looked back at the destruction of Sodom.