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A formula tells you the atoms present and their relative numbers. If the salt is unknown, obviously you don't know the formula, and presumably that is what is to be determined in an experiment or from the information in a question.
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The formula for unknown salts can be determined through various analytical techniques such as elemental analysis, spectroscopy, and chemical reactions. These methods help identify the ions present in the salt and their ratios, which can be used to deduce the chemical formula of the salt. It's important to note that determining the formula of an unknown salt often requires a combination of experimental data and chemical knowledge.
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∙ 9y agoA general formula can be [C][A], where [C] is a cation and [A] is an anion.
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Why are common salts called hydrated salts?
Only some salts have hydrates, not all. These salts contain in the formula water of crystallization.
What are two statements about salts?
- salts are ionic compounds - salts are products of neutralization reactions
Is crystalline salts are shiny or not?
Some salts are shiny.
Why is heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures important to chemists?
it is important because in order to compare the two, they need materials to be it and figure out the formulas and sometimes even figure what the unknown material is.
What do salts produce when heated?
- some salts as NaCl can be melted - other salts as Na2CO3 are thermally decomposed, obtaining a metal oxide
How many salts are there in the world?
There are countless salts in the world, as salts are compounds formed from the reaction of an acid with a base. Common examples include sodium chloride (table salt), magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt), and potassium nitrate (saltpeter).
How do you calculate unknown angles?
You use the information you're given, along with the rules, equations and formulas you know that relate the given information to the unknown angles, to find the angles.
What is X for Chemthink Ionic Formulas?
In Chemthink Ionic Formulas, X represents an unknown element that you need to identify by determining the charge of the cation and anion in the ionic compound. By balancing the charges using X as the unknown element, you can deduce the correct formula for the compound.
What are the materials to make firework colours?
Various salts are added to the mix:Copper salts - blueStrontium salts - redSodium salts - yellowBarium salts - greenCalcium salts - orangeCobalt salts - blueCryolite - yellowLithium salts - bright red
What are chemical salts Are carbonates oxides and hydrogencarbonates also salts?
- carbonates are salts.- oxides are...oxides not salts- hydrogencarbonates are salts
What does b stand for?
In mathematics, "b" is often used as a variable or coefficient representing an unknown value in algebraic equations or formulas.
What are the similarities of Epsom salts and table salts?
They are ionic salts.
Are radioisotopes salts?
Radioisotopes are not salts but salts may contain radioisotopes.
What are the ways of classifying salts?
Examples: organic or inorganic salts, basic or acidic salts, natural or artificial salts etc.
What are mixed salts?
This is a mixture of salts.
What are eposm salts?
bath salts
Why are common salts called hydrated salts?
Only some salts have hydrates, not all. These salts contain in the formula water of crystallization.
