Question

Write the name and formula of
(1) an acidic salt and
(2) a basic salt giving the name of the parent acid and parent base used to form the salt in each case.

Answer 1

1. An acidic salt is formed when a strong acid reacts with a weak base. Ammonium chloride $(NH_4Cl)$is an example of an acidic salt formed by the reaction of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and ammonium hydroxide ($NH_4OH$).
2. A basic salt is formed when a weak acid reacts with a strong base. Sodium carbonate ($Na_2CO_3$) is an example of a basic salt formed by the reaction of carbonic acid ($H_2CO_3$) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH).