Chemical formula of salt
The chemical formula of salt is NaCl.
characteristics of salt
| Property | Description |
| Chemical formula | NaCl (Sodium Chloride) |
| Boiling point | 1,413 °C (2,575 °F) |
| Melting point | 801 °C (1,474 °F) |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Health effects | Excessive consumption may lead to high blood pressure and other health issues |
| Uses | Food seasoning, preservation, water softening, chemical industry |
| Density | 2.165 g/cm³ |
| pH | Neutral (7.0) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, insoluble in most organic solvents |
| Taste | Salty |
| Conductivity | Good electrical conductor when dissolved in water |
Reaction of salt with Alkali metals
| Alkali Metal | Reaction with NaCl |
| Lithium (Li) | No reaction |
| Sodium (Na) | NaCl + Na → 2NaCl |
| Potassium (K) | 2KCl + Na → 2NaCl + K |
| Rubidium (Rb) | 2RbCl + Na → 2NaCl + Rb |
| Cesium (Cs) | 2CsCl + Na → 2NaCl + Cs (at high temperature) |
Reaction of salt with Alkaline earth metal
| Alkaline Earth Metal | Reaction with NaCl |
| Beryllium (Be) | No reaction |
| Magnesium (Mg) | MgCl2 + Na → NaCl + Mg |
| Calcium (Ca) | CaCl2 + 2Na → 2NaCl + Ca |
| Strontium (Sr) | SrCl2 + 2Na → 2NaCl + Sr |
| Barium (Ba) | BaCl2 + 2Na → 2NaCl + Ba |
Reaction of salt with Transition metals
| Transition Metal | Reaction with NaCl |
| Scandium (Sc) | No reaction |
| Titanium (Ti) | No reaction |
| Vanadium (V) | No reaction |
| Chromium (Cr) | No reaction |
| Manganese (Mn) | No reaction |
| Iron (Fe) | FeCl2 + 2Na → 2NaCl + Fe |
| Cobalt (Co) | CoCl2 + 2Na → 2NaCl + Co |
| Nickel (Ni) | NiCl2 + 2Na → 2NaCl + Ni |
| Copper (Cu) | CuCl2 + 2Na → 2NaCl + Cu (at high temperature) |
| Zinc (Zn) | ZnCl2 + 2Na → 2NaCl + Zn |
| Silver (Ag) | AgCl + Na → NaCl + Ag |
| Platinum (Pt) | PtCl2 + 2Na → 2NaCl + Pt (at high temperature) |
| Gold (Au) | AuCl3 + 4Na → 3NaCl + Au |
Reaction of salt with Post transition metal
| Post Transition Metal | Reaction with Salt (NaCl) |
| Zinc (Zn) | No reaction |
| Cadmium (Cd) | No reaction |
| Mercury (Hg) | No reaction |
| Aluminum (Al) | Partial dissolution, forms AlCl3 and H2 gas |
| Gallium (Ga) | Partial dissolution, forms GaCl and H2 gas |
| Indium (In) | Partial dissolution, forms InCl and H2 gas |
| Tin (Sn) | Partial dissolution, forms SnCl2 and H2 gas |
| Thallium (Tl) | Partial dissolution, forms TlCl and H2 gas |
Reaction of salt with Metalloid
| Metalloid | Reaction with Salt (NaCl) |
| Boron (B) | No reaction |
| Silicon (Si) | No reaction |
| Germanium (Ge) | No reaction |
| Arsenic (As) | Partial dissolution, forms AsCl3 and H2 gas |
| Antimony (Sb) | Partial dissolution, forms SbCl3 and H2 gas |
| Tellurium (Te) | Partial dissolution, forms TeCl4 and H2 gas |
Reaction of salt with Non metals
| Non-Metal | Reaction with Salt (NaCl) |
| Hydrogen (H) | Forms HCl gas |
| Carbon (C) | No reaction |
| Nitrogen (N) | No reaction |
| Oxygen (O) | No reaction |
| Fluorine (F) | Forms NaF and Cl2 gas |
| Chlorine (Cl) | Forms NaCl and Cl2 gas |
| Bromine (Br) | Forms NaBr and Cl2 gas |
| Iodine (I) | Forms NaI and Cl2 gas |
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