a)What are salts? Are they acidic, basic or neutral? Give examples.
b)Give names of the acids found in the following substances i. Vinegar ii. Curd. [5 MARKS]
Each point: 1 Mark
1. Salts are the ionic compounds generally formed as a result of neutralization of an acid with a base. They can be acidic, basic or neutral.
2. Acidic salts: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
3. Basic salts: Magnesium chloride (MgCl2)
4. Neutral salts: Sodium chloride (NaCl)
5. i. Acetic Acid ii. Lactic Acid