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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are salt and calcium chloride the same

OpenStudy (anonymous):

calcium chloride is a salt

OpenStudy (sreekar369):

calcium chloride is a type of salt (cacl2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[Ca \left( OH \right)_{2}+2HCl \rightarrow CaCl _{2}+H _{2}\]

OpenStudy (sreekar369):

Calcium chloride, CaCl2, is a salt of calcium and chlorine. It behaves as a typical ionic halide, and is solid at room temperature. Common applications include brine for refrigeration plants, ice and dust control on roads, and desiccation. Because of its hygroscopic nature, anhydrous calcium chloride must be kept in tightly sealed, air-tight containers.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not H2 its H2o

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Hey there! @ayaans Welcome to OpenStudy :)

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Salts are a class of chemical compound generally formed by the reaction of acids and bases. Calcium chloride is one example of salts. Another example is Table-Salt (NaCl).

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