Which of the following is not a salt?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question:  Which of the following is not a salt? A   Slaked Lime B   Zinc Nitrate C   Lead Sulphite D   Sodium Chloride Answer:  Slaked Lime  
Name of Salt Chemical Formula                    Uses
Sodium Chloride NaCl ·        It’s commonly used as a preservative in food. ·        Used in saline solutions for medical purposes and intravenous fluids.
Zinc Nitrate Zn(NO3)2 ·        Used in the manufacture of dyes and pigments
Potassium Chloride KCl ·        Used as a salt substitute for individuals on low-sodium diets. ·        Essential for plant growth and is commonly used as a fertilizer.
Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 ·        Acts as an antacid to relieve heartburn and indigestion. ·        Used as a dietary supplement to provide calcium to the body.
Lead Sulfite PbSO3 ·        Historically used in pigments
Magnesium Sulfate   MgSO4     ·        Commonly used as Epsom salt in baths to relax muscles and soothe skin. ·        Used in agriculture as a fertilizer to provide magnesium and sulfur to plants.
Sodium Bicarbonate   NaHCO3   ·        Used as a leavening agent in baking to make bread and cakes rise. ·        Acts as an antacid to relieve acid indigestion and heartburn.
Potassium Nitrate KNO3   ·        A component of gunpowder. ·        Used in some fertilizers to provide nitrogen and potassium to plants.
Sodium Carbonate Na2CO3 ·        Commonly used as washing soda in laundry to help remove stains and soften water. ·        An ingredient in the production of glass, paper, and soap.
Ammonium Chloride NH4Cl ·        Used in cough medicines and throat lozenges for its soothing properties. ·        As an electrolyte in dry-cell batteries.
Calcium Chloride   CaCl2   ·        Used for road de-icing and dust control on roads. ·        Acts as a food preservative to extend the shelf life of certain foods.
Potassium Permanganate   KMnO4   ·        Used as a disinfectant and antiseptic for cleaning wounds and treating skin conditions. ·        In water treatment to remove impurities and control odors. ·        As an oxidizing agent in chemical laboratories.
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