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A salt is best described as a compound that is formed from the reaction between

an acid and a base.
a strong acid and a weak acid.
a strong base and a weak base.
an acid and water.

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The right answer is A (strong acid with strong base).

The reaction of an acid with a base to produce salt and water alone is called a neutralization reaction.

A salt is a compound formed following a replacement of the hydrogen ions (H +) of an acid with a basic radical during a reaction.


A normal salt is formed by the complete replacement of the H + of an acid (example Na2CO3).

while an acidic salt is formed by the incomplete replacement of the H + of an acid (eg NaHCO3).

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