Question

10 salts with their chemical formula and their uses

Answer 1

1 NaCl-sodium chloride(common salt)- used as a condiment and as a nutrient

2 KCl- potassium chloride(sodium free salt)- used as a salt substitute and as a nutrient

3 KAl(SO4)2- potassium aluminium sulfate(alum)-used to clear water

4 NaClO- sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach)-used to disinfect water and remove ink stains

5 CuSO4-copper sulfate- used as a weedicide

6 KNO3- potassium nitrate(saltpeter)-used in the making of gunpowder and  solid state rocket fuel

7 ZnSO4- zinc sulfate-used in galvanizing steel

8 AgCl- silver chloride- used in camera films

9 NaHCO3-sodium hydrocarbonate(baking soda)-used in baking

10 NaCO3-sodium carbonate(washing soda)-used in cleaning non-polar grime and stains