Question

What are the steps in naming acidic salt

Answer 1

The steps in naming acidic salt are:-

1. Take the formula of any 1 strong acid like HNO3 (Nitric Acid).

2. Take the formula of any 1 Weak base like NH4OH( Ammonium Hydroxide).

3. Now, makes both a strong acid and weak base.

HNO3 + NH4OH -----> NH4NO3 + H2O

4. NH4NO3 is an acidic salt.