Question

Identify the characteristics of a salt from the options given below.

• A. Electrically neutral
• B. Covalent compounds
• C. Always acidic
• D. Ionic compounds

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A Electrically neutral
D Ionic compounds

Salts are ionic compounds that are electrically neutral in nature. They dissociate into positive and negative ions known as cations and anions respectively. The total charge of cation and that of anion is always equal to maintain electrical neutrality. Example: $\text{NaCl}$