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Salts

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salts)

In chemistry, salts are ionic compounds that result from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base. They are composed of cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negative ions) so that the product is electrically neutral (without a net charge). (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Chemical compounds
Borates
Chlorate
Chloride
Cyanides
Fluoride
Inorganic acid salts
Iodide
Organic acid salts
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Approved Date
16-Oct-2012

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