Chapter 10, Problem 10.53EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among $\text{KCN}$ and $\text{NaCN}$ whether one or both are salt has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Salt:

Salt is the substance that is obtained by acid and base neutralization reaction.  Salt contain the cationic part of acid and anionic part of base.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among $\text{LiCl}$ and $\text{HCl}$ whether one or both are salt has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Salt:

Salt is the substance that is obtained by acid and base neutralization reaction.  Salt contain the cationic part of acid and anionic part of base.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among ${\text{Na}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ and $\text{NaOH}$ whether one or both are salt has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Salt:

Salt is the substance that is obtained by acid and base neutralization reaction.  Salt contain the cationic part of acid and anionic part of base.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among $\text{Al}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{3}}$ and $\text{Ca}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ whether one or both are salt has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Salt:

Salt is the substance that is obtained by acid and base neutralization reaction.  Salt contain the cationic part of acid and anionic part of base.