Practice What is a 'Salt'? - 6.4.4 | Solutions, Acids, and Bases: Chemistry in Water | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skills—perfect for learners of all ages.

6.4.4 - What is a 'Salt'?

Enroll to start learning

You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of a salt in chemistry?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an acid meets a base.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a common salt.

💡 Hint: Consider what you might find in your kitchen.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What do we call an ionic compound formed from the reaction of an acid and a base?

  • Water
  • Salt
  • Acid

💡 Hint: Think about the products of an acid-base reaction.

Question 2

True or False: All salts are considered edible.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember, not all ions are safe for food.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given nitric acid (HNO₃) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH), write the overall balanced equation for the neutralization reaction and identify the salt produced.

💡 Hint: Remember that the cation comes from the base and the anion from the acid.

Question 2

Explain the role of salts in biological systems, particularly in nerve transmission.

💡 Hint: Consider how ions function in cell communication and signaling.

Challenge and get performance evaluation