Salts

Salts are ionic compounds formed by the neutralization reaction between an acid and a base. They consist of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions). Common examples include sodium chloride (NaCl), calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), and potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄). Salts are used in various industries such as food preservation, water treatment, agriculture, and chemical manufacturing due to their ability to influence pH, act as preservatives, and participate in chemical reactions.