WASSCE Chemistry · Acids, Bases, Salts & Solutions

Salts and Their Preparation

Types of salts, methods of preparation, solubility rules, and properties of common salts.

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Across the topic: 10 sections · 4 worked examples · 1 diagram

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2 lessons · 15 min

  1. 1Salts: types, solubility and uses7 minFree
  2. 2Preparing salts and the hydrolysis of salts8 min Plan
    • Choosing the method
    • Method 1: excess solid + acid (soluble salts)
    • Method 2: titration (soluble salts of Na, K and NH₄)
    • Method 3: precipitation (insoluble salts)
    • Method 4: direct combination (synthesis)
    • Hydrolysis of salts

    3 worked examples · 1 diagram

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