Formula of acids, bases and salts

Acids, bases and salts are substances that are widely used in our everyday life. We have already discussed examples and uses of acids, bases and salts, today we are going to explain acid-base and salt formulas. Questions based on acids and bases formulas are always asked in board examinations and competitive exams.

List  of acid  basic and  salts

Following is the list of acid bases and salts

List of acids

Acid name	Acid formula
Hydrochloric acid	HCl
Sulphuric acid	H2SO4
Nitric acid	HNO3
Carbonic acid	H2CO3
Acetic acid	CH3COOH
Phosphoric acid	H3PO4
Sulphurous acid	H2SO3
Nitrous acid	HNO2
Methanoic acid	CH2O2
Ethanoic acid	CH3COOH
Citric acid	C6H8O7
Oxalic acid	HO2C2O2H
Lactic acid	CH3CH(OH)COOH
Boric acid	H3BO3
Chloric acid	HClO
Phosphorous acid	H3PO3

List of bases

Base name	Base formula
Sodium hydroxide	NaOH
Calcium hydroxide	Ca(OH)2
Magnesium hydroxide	Mg(OH)2
Ammonium hydroxide	NH4OH
Sodium phosphate	Na3PO4
Potassium hydroxide	KOH
Aluminium hydroxide	Al(OH)3
Barium hydroxide	Ba(OH)2
Ferrous hydroxide	Fe(OH)2
Ferric hydroxide	Fe(OH)3
Zinc hydroxide	Zn(OH)2
Lithium hydroxide	LiOH

List of salts

Salt  name	Salt  formula
Sodium chloride	NaCl
Potassium chloride	KCl
Calcium chloride	CaCl2
Ammonium chloride	AlCl3
Sodium sulphate	`Na_2SO_4`
Potassium sulphate	K2SO4
Calcium sulphate	CaSO4
Copper sulphate	CuSO4
Magnesium sulphate	MgSO4
Sodium carbonate	Na2CO3
Sodium hydrogen carbonate	NaHCO3
Sodium acetate	CH3COONa
Sodium zincate	`Na_2ZnO_2`
Sodium nitrate	NaNO3
Potassium nitrate	KNO3
Calcium carbonate	CaCO3
Ammonium nitrate	NH4NO3
Aluminium sulphate	Al2(SO4)3
Potassium chlorate	KClO3

  

So, these are important acid base and salt formulas.

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FAQs

   1. What is the important formula for class ten cbse acid bases and salts?

Ans. – HCl, `H_2SO_4`, `HNO_3`, NaOH, `Ca(OH)_2`, `Mg(OH)_2`, NaCl,`Na_2CO_3`, `NaHCO_3` are some important formulas for class ten CBSe acid bases and salts.

   2. Do acids and bases conduct electricity?

   Ans.- Solutions of acids and bases conduct electricity.

   3. Do acids and bases always react?

Ans.- Yes, acids and bases reacts with each other.

   4. Where are acids and bases found on the ph scale?

   Ans. – The range of the `P^H`  scale is from 0 to 14. compounds having a `P^H` range below 7 are acids and compounds having a `P^H` scale above 7 are bases.

   5. Where do you find acids and bases in real life?

Ans.- We can find acids and bases everywhere in real life. Acids are found in citrus fruits, vinegar, milk fruits and bases in toothpaste, antacid, soap and detergents.

   6. Can salts be acidic?

Ans.- Yes, salt can be acidic. The salt formed when a strong acid and a weak base react, is an acidic salt.

   7. Why should acids and bases not be stored together?Ans. – Acids and bases react vigorously and produce salt and water that’s why they should not be stored together.

   8. When an acid and base are mixed what happens?

Ans. – When an acid and base are mixed, they undergo a neutralisation reaction and produce salt and water.

   9. How do acids and bases form salts through chemical reactions?

   Ans. – Chemical reactions between acids and bases occur when hydrogen ions `H^+` from acids combine with `OH^-` ions to form bases that form relevant salt and water.

  10.  What is the need to classify chemicals into acids, bases and salts?

Ans .- Acids, bases and salt have distinct properties and behaviour so it is necessary to classify them.