Chemical and common names of important Salts

1. Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
Chemical Name: Sodium chloride
Natural Name: Table salt, rock salt, or halite

2. Potassium Nitrate (KNO₃)
Chemical Name: Potassium nitrate
Natural Name: Saltpeter

3. Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃)
Chemical Name: Calcium carbonate
Natural Name: Limestone, chalk, or marble

4.Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO₄)
Chemical Name: Magnesium sulfate
Natural Name: Epsom salt

5.*Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)
Chemical Name: Sodium bicarbonate
Natural Name: Baking soda

6. Ammonium Chloride (NH₄Cl)
Chemical Name: Ammonium chloride
Natural Name: Sal ammoniac

7. Calcium Sulfate (CaSO₄)
Chemical Name: Calcium sulfate
Natural Name: Gypsum (anhydrous form: Plaster of Paris)

8.Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃)
Chemical Name: Sodium carbonate
Natural Name: Soda ash, washing soda

9.Potassium Chloride (KCl)
Chemical Name: Potassium chloride
Natural Name: Sylvite