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Write preparation and properties of six salts |
| Answer» Salts\xa0are ionic in nature due to the presence of ions. They are brittle, hard and crystalline solids.\xa0Salt\xa0is white, odorless and it has a salty taste. All potassium (K), ammonium (NH4+) and sodium (Na)\xa0salts\xa0are soluble in water (H2O).\xa0Common salt\xa0is obtained from sea-water by the process of evaporation. Sea water is trapped in large, shallow pools and allowed to stand there. The sun\'s heat evaporates the water slowly and\xa0common salt\xa0is left behind.\xa0Used\xa0as a preservative in pickles and in curing meat and fish.\xa0Used\xa0in the manufacture of soap.\xa0Used\xa0to melt the ice in winter in cold countries.\xa0Used\xa0for making chemical likes washing Soda, baking soda etc. | |