In chemistry, a salt is a neutral compound composed of cations bound to anions...

In general, salts are ionic compounds which form crystals. They are often soluble in water, where the two ions separate. Salts typically have a high melting point, low hardness, and low compressibility. If molten or dissolved in water, they conduct electricity.

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Acetates B Barium Salts Bromides C Carbonates Chlorates

C cont. Chlorides Cyanides F Fluorides I Isocyanates L Lithium Salts M Metal halides

N Nitrates P Potassium Salts S Sulfates Sulfides

Articles in category "Salts"

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Alum Aluminium chlorohydrate Ammonium nitrate B Bicarbonate C Calcium nitrate Carbonate

C cont. Chloride Chromate Cyanide D Diammonium phosphate H Halide L Lead(II) nitrate M Magnesium nitrate

M cont. Methoxide P Perchlorate S Salt Sea salt Silver halide Soap Stannate