JAMB Chemistry 2004 Question 20

Question 20

Acids, Bases and Salts

Which of these compounds is a normal salt?

  1. A.NaHS
  2. B.NaHSO4
  3. C.NaHCO3
  4. D.Na2CO3
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Answer: D (Na2CO3)

Explanation

A normal salt has all the replaceable hydrogen of the acid replaced by a metal. Na2CO3 has none left; the others are acid salts.