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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a salt?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a salt?
- It can be either inorganic or organic
- It consists of positively charged cations
- It consists of negatively charged anions
- It has a net electric charge (correct)
Which of the following is an example of an inorganic ion in a salt compound?
Which of the following is an example of an inorganic ion in a salt compound?
- Fluoride (correct)
- Acetate
- Amino acid
- Sulfate
What is the term for salts that produce hydroxide ions when dissolved in water?
What is the term for salts that produce hydroxide ions when dissolved in water?
- Neutral salts
- Zwitterions
- Acid salts
- Alkali salts (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a zwitterion?
Which of the following is an example of a zwitterion?
What is the term for salts that are neither acidic nor alkaline?
What is the term for salts that are neither acidic nor alkaline?