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1. Calcium chloride (CaCl 2) and calcium sulphate (CaSO 4) Calcium
family.
2. Zinc Nitride (Zn3N2) and Zinc Phosphide (Zn3P2) Zinc Family
3. Ferrous Sulphate (FeSO4) and Ferrous Sulphide (FeS) Ferrous
Family
Nature of Salts –
Salts may be of three types, depending on the strength of the parent Acid &
parent Base, it’s made up of.
Acidic salt Basic SaltNeutral salt
Strong Acid strong Base Strong acid / Weak Acid
+ + + +
Weak Base Weak Acid Strong Base / Weak Base
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