Salt (Chemistry)

Summary: A salt is a compound that forms when an acid reacts with a metal element or compound. The hydrogen atoms of the acid are replaced by atoms of the metal element. Figures 1 and 2 show two salts. Tags: science student-book-7 chemistry Created: 2026-05-21 Last Updated: 2026-05-21

Salt (Chemistry)

A salt is a compound that forms when an acid reacts with a metal element or compound. The hydrogen atoms of the acid are replaced by atoms of the metal element. Figures 1 and 2 show two salts.

Source

This concept is from the [Science Student Book 7](Science Student Book 7/Chemistry/Acids and Alkalis/4.4 Making salts.md), Chemistry section.