Combined Science GCSE
Salt formula
What Salt formula means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Salt formula
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Deduced by balancing the charge on the positive ion from the base, alkali or carbonate with the charge on the negative ion from the acid.
Topics that use Salt formula
- Neutralisation of acids and salt production (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Acid anions
- Acids, bases and alkalis
- Balanced equations and state symbols
- Gas tests and observations
- Metal and ammonium ions
- Neutralisation reactions
- Patterns in chemical reactions
- Positive ion
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