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14.6 Salts
- An ionic compound containing a metal ion or polyatomic ion as the positive ion and a nonmetal ion or polyatomic ion (except OH-) as the negative ion.
- Ex:
- NH4NO3 – fertilizer; explosive
- CaCO3- chalk; limestone
- NaHCO3-baking powder
- NaClO-bleach
- SnF2-”fluoride” in toothpaste
- Notice each is the anion of an acid with a positive ion!