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A '''salt''' is the [[ionic]] product of the [[conjugate acid]] and [[conjugate base]] in an [[acid-base reaction]]. Salts have an overall neutral charge.

A '''salt''' is the [[ionic]] product of the [[conjugate acid]] and [[conjugate base]] in an [[acid-base reaction]]. Salts have an overall neutral charge. Most salts are made by reacting an [[acid]] and a [[base]].

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 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.

Salt is found naturally in salt water, like seas and oceans.