THE METHODS OF MAKING SALTS
Is the No Use a precipitation method. Mix two solutions, one containing the
salt Positive Ion and the other the negative Ion.
g
soluble? + → BaSO4 (s) +
+ → CaCO3 (s) +
+ → AgCl (s) +
Yes 1.
2.
↓ 3.
4.
5.
Is it a No React acid with an excess of a solid
sodium, metal (If suitably reactive), metal oxide, or carbonate.
potassium, g
or metal: + → ZnSO4 (aq) +
ammonium metal oxide: + → CuSO4 (aq) +
salt?
carbonate: + → CaCl2 (aq) + +
yes
Use a titration method. React acid with a solution of sodium or potassium
hydroxide or use ammonia solution.
+ → K2SO4(aq) +
+ → NH4NO3(aq)