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In chemistry, salts are ionic compounds that result from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base. They are composed of related numbers of cations and anions so that the product is electrically neutral. These component ions can be inorganic, such as chloride, or organic, such as acetate; and can be monatomic, such as fluoride, or polyatomic, such as sulfate.
There are several varieties of salts. Salts that hydrolyze to produce hydroxide ions when dissolved in water are basic salts, whilst those that hydrolyze to produce hydronium ions in water are acidic salts. Neutral salts are those that are neither acid nor basic salts. Zwitterions contain an anionic centre and a cationic centre in the same molecule, but are not considered to be salts. Examples of zwitterions include amino acids, many metabolites, peptides, and proteins.
Usually, non-dissolved salts at standard temperature and pressure are solid, but there are exceptions.
Molten salts and solutions containing dissolved salts are called electrolytes, as they are able to conduct electricity.

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The art of crafting a perfect salad lies in the delicate balance of flavors, textures, and colors. With an endless array of ingredients to choose from, finding the best things to put in a salad can be both exciting and overwhelming. This essential guide reveals the top picks for salad lovers seeking to elevate their creations, ensuring that every bite delivers mouthwatering deliciousness.&nbsp;The ideal selection of salad toppings elevates each dish to new heights, transforming ordinary greens into delectable masterpieces. Combining fresh produce with high-quality proteins and other tasty additions ensures that these salads not only taste outstanding but provide nutritional benefits as well. By embracing creativity and experimentation with deliciously healthy ingredients, it's possible to transform even the humblest salad into a veritable feast for the senses.&nbsp;Lettuce is the foundation upon which many great salads are built. Add layers of flavor by incorporating tangy cheese like freshly grated Parmesan or crumbled feta; these cheeses lend richness and depth without overpowering other elements. For a satisfying protein boost, grilled chicken works wonders - offering tender bites amidst crisp lettuce leaves. Of course, these examples are only a few of many ingredients available to make a truly memorable salad.&nbsp;Ultimately, it is a great idea to start exploring an array of vibrant and flavorful salad ingredient options. This empowers food enthusiasts to create mouth-watering masterpieces brimming with irresistible tastes and nourishment. Mixing traditional combinations with innovative concoctions can result in unexpected pairings that delight even the most discerning taste buds.&nbsp;

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The most useful spices are the must-have spices for any home kitchen. Whether you're cooking something sweet or savory, proper seasoning is key for delicious flavors. If you're only going to keep a few spices on hand, choose these best spices first.At the heart of any essential spices list are the old standbys of salt and pepper. Easily used in more foods than any other spices, salt and pepper have been used together since the 17th century to help bring out the natural flavors of foods. Today, it's rare to find a dining table or <a href="/crowdranked-list/favorite-types-of-cuisine" target="_blank">top cuisine</a> lacking these essential seasonings. Going beyond the necessities, garlic, cinnamon, paprika, oregano, parsley and basil are all must-haves for cooking whether you're creating a delicious Italian dish rich with garlic, oregano and basil or simply a sweet treat with that rustic taste of cinnamon. Of course fresh herbs and spices will provide the best flavor for any dish, dried or granulated versions work well in a pinch as well.What's in your cupboard and which are your favorite herbs and spices? Are you a fan of the fresh cilantro, like the heat from cayenne pepper or just happy with some simple seasoning salt? Vote for the spices you use most below!

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Trick-or-treating is one of Halloween's most cherished traditions, but sometimes the excitement of filling those candy baskets is dampened by the unexpected presence of bad Halloween candy. The worst things to get while trick-or-treating often draw the ire and laughter of children and adults alike, as they navigate through their treats to find downright bizarre offerings. These items, ranging from pennies and raisins to religious tracts and wax lips, can quickly turn a sweet adventure into a lesson in what not to hand out on Halloween night.Yet, it's these quirky and often disappointing additions that add a unique flavor to the Halloween experience. Despite their infamy, these treats continue to spark fun conversations every year, as <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/full-list-of-tales-of-the-unexpected-episodes/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">tales of unexpected</a> and unwelcome surprises are shared and laughed over. Make sure you vote up the worst things to get while trick or treating that left you shaking your head and craving something sweeter this spooky season.

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Human history is built on food. Just about any social occasion or backroom deal, no matter how small, has had some kind of food present. Armies need it to fight, people need it to live, and economies need it to function. The most historically important foodstuffs are more than consumable quantities... they&#39;ve tipped balances of power in the world.

The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-but-true-food-history-facts/genevieve-carlton" target="_blank">foods that changed history</a> come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors - from sweet to salty to savory. However, they always managed to fill a specific need at a specific time. Whether it be a new way of persevering crops, a delicacy for the nobility, or a way to feed the masses, food has been the cornerstone of humanity&#39;s foundation.

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The items essential to a kitchen cupboard include spices, baking necessities, emergency supplies and everything in between. Closely linked to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/what_s-always-on-your-fridge-door-_no-matter-what-_">must-have condiments for the fridge</a>, the must-have items for the kitchen cabinets are the stuff you use every day and never think about until they run out.What items go in the kitchen cupboard? When you think about the sheer volume of things that COULD be in your kitchen cabinets, it makes it a little daunting to think about what needs to be there. This list of kitchen cabinet essentials should help you narrow down the must-haves from the might-needs.&nbsp;What items should every kitchen have? What are the best supplies to keep in the kitchen? What are some items every household needs? &nbsp;Make sure to upvote the things you know should be in every kitchen cabinet and if you see something missing that you consider necessary for the kitchen, make sure to add it to this list of kitchen cabinet essentials so other users can make sure they have the best kitchen supplies in their cabinets.

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List of the best things to put in a Bloody Mary. This ranking compiles the absolutely most delicious things to go with your Absolut Peppar. The basic start to the perfect Bloody Mary is vodka, tomato juice, and a celery stalk sticking out to say you're really in it to win it. But what are the best Bloody Mary ingredients? Get saucy with Tabasco and/or soy sauce and get spicy with cracked pepper and horseradish. People often like to sweeten up their Bloody Marys, especially since it can get super spicy with these delicious additions ranked below. The way to do this might be lemon juice or olives -- and that saltiness is key to a great drink. The reason there are so many options (and we don't recommend combining everything) is because Bloody Marys are often called &quot;the world's most complex cocktail.&quot; Perhaps we should see a commercial with The World's Most Complicated Man sometime soon.&nbsp;

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Hot dogs are one of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-americans-ever/jacariah?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest American</a> foods. They're&nbsp;perfect in their&nbsp;simplicity:&nbsp;savory sausages in buns. But what exactly is in a hot dog? Those seemingly basic sausages aren't just&nbsp;blank canvases awaiting <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-hot-dog-toppings/ranker-food">hot dog toppings</a>.&nbsp;Hot dogs are made through a process known as "meat emulsion," during which a mixture of protein, fat, and water is&nbsp;blended&nbsp;into a kind of meat batter and piped into a casing. Unfortunately, some gross hot dog ingredients can go into that mixture. Even the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-hot-dog-brands/werner-brandes">best hot dog brands</a>&nbsp;have some surprising additions to their recipes.It’s safe to say that there are some unexpected things in hot dogs. Sure, all&nbsp;the ingredients in sausages are edible. But all of them, from the smallest cocktail wieners to the world's biggest hot dogs, contain some disgusting stuff.&nbsp;This list might just change your summer barbecue plans.

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The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-snacks">midnight snackies</a> have hit and you open your fridge to see what treasures lie within. There's a bag of shredded cheddar cheese you're just about ready to pour down your gullet when you notice something tragic - this cheese expired two days ago. But there's no mold to be found and no eyes around to judge you - could two pesky little days really make a difference?We're definitely not going to answer that question, which would probably require experts to examine that particular bag of cheddar. Rather than determining what is safe to eat, we're here to determine which foods everyone does eat after they've passed their expiration date.&nbsp;Perhaps it's bread that expired the day after it was purchased, and it's really the grocery store at fault for this predicament. Maybe it's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/oldest-condiment-in-the-fridge/brenden-donnelly">a large jar of a condiment</a> no one could possibly eat enough of in the time before the listed date. Or maybe you bought some aspirational lettuce and then procrastinated eating said lettuce until it expired. Either way, we're not here to judge - we've all been there.&nbsp;Assuming there is no obvious sign the food has gone bad (such as discoloration, smell, or mold), vote up the foods you would totally eat after their expiration date. Vote down the ones you'd feel mentally icky about ingesting.

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Few things in life annoy us as much as when a single, minimal ingredient, topping, or sauce completely ruins our favorite foods. There's nothing worse than being super excited to eat and opening the paper wrapper of that juicy, delicious hamburger, only to realize they added the sauce you hate. A huge disappointment.We aren't the only ones, obviously - our dear readers shared with us the things they hate to see in or on their food. Can you stand to eat these things?Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

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Have you ever been stunned watching your friend from school open an Oreo, take out the inside, make a small ball, and eat it from their fingers? And of course, then they throw the two chocolate cookies in the trash. Or have you ever cringed watching your brother eat a slice of pizza smothered in mayonnaise? Yeah, ew.We all had some <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/gross-ways-animals-eat/erin-mccann?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">weird eating habits</a> as kids, and thankfully, some of us grew out of them. Our Facebook friends are sharing the weird foods they ate as kids, and some of these are pretty gross. Take a look if you dare, and vote up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-food-combos-that-are-good/kaitlynn-boot?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">weirdest food combos</a>.Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

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&nbsp;The best Kettle Chip flavors are so great because they include all-natural ingredients. The Kettle Chip company fries their Kettle Chips using expeller - pressed high monounsaturated safflower and/or sunflower oil. 100% of Kettle Chip's waste vegetable oil from their production process is converted into biodiesel, reducing their carbon footprint on the Earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kettle Chip website is dedicating to inviting their consumers to have a little fun with their product. There's a beer pairing guide for all of the best Kettle Chip flavors, as well as recipes, contests, and more!&nbsp; The best Kettle Chip flavors include: &nbsp;Buffalo Bleu (Krinkle Cut), New York Cheddar, Sea Salt (both regular and krinkle cut), Sour Cream, Smoky Barbeque, Cheddar, Classic Barbeque (Krinkle cut), Fully Loaded Baked Potato, Honey Dijon, Jalapeno, Maple Bacon, Sea Salt, Zesty Ranch (Krinkle cut), Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar, Lightly Salted, Mature Cheddar and Red Onion, and Spicy Chili. &nbsp;Vote for your favorite Kettle Chip flavor below, and be sure to add any we may have left out.&nbsp;

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Does it seem like, no matter what you do, bad luck just seems to follow you around? Well, maybe it's because you’re doing the things on this list of little-know bad luck superstitions. Just because you're accidentally bringing it upon yourself, doesn't make the bad luck any less terrible. But maybe once you know about these things, you can turn your life around.Chances are, you're doing at least half of these things that bring bad luck. In fact, some of them are things you didn't even know cause bad luck. For example: do you just kick your shoes off and leave them lying around, even if they're overturned? Have you broken a plate? Do you point at rainbows? Luckily/sfor you, acknowledging these causes of bad luck are the first step to changing your future!It's time to change your luck - check out this list of all the things you're doing that are causing your bad luck.

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Ever said to yourself, &quot;I would kill for a sandwich right now&quot;? Well, historically you're not alone. Throughout history, wars have been fought over food. Sometimes these wars are bloodless, often they are brutal. Food wars began with recorded time, and are still happening in the 21st century. While some food wars were comical and harmless, others reshaped the world.&nbsp;To be clear, not all wars fought over food began because someone was hangry. Sometimes, food wars were caused by misunderstandings; in other cases, food was used as a convenient excuse in territorial disputes.&nbsp;Regardless of how these wars started, food played a major role in every one.&nbsp;If you're hungry, dig into this list of foods that caused wars, and maybe you won't feel quite so murderous when thinking about how much you want that sandwich.&nbsp;

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