Question

physical characteristics of salt ?

Answer 1

Physical properties of salt are:

Salt  is a white cubic crystals.When the salt is pure it clear. It also appear in white,grey or brownish color depending upon the purity.

It is odorless but has strong salty taste.

Solubility in water is different at different temperatures.

Hygroscopic(ability of a substance to attract and hold water molecules from the surroundings).

Melting point of salt is 800.8 degree Celsius.

Boiling point of salt is 1465 degree Celsius.

Answer 2

Salts can be several different colors and may be any of the five tastes, including salty, sweet, bitter, sour or savory. Their odor depends on the acid and base it is comprised of. Salts comprised of strong acids and bases, called strong salts, are odorless.