Theoretically, metal salts are substances that are formed when hydrogen in an acid gets replaced by a metal. This is carried out in practice by reacting metal oxides with the acid. Every existing acid gives its particular set of Salt, for example, Sulfates are formed through the reaction of Sulphuric acid and metals, Chlorides are formed by carrying out a reaction between Hydrochloric acid and metals, Nitrates are a result of the reaction between Nitric acid and metals. These salts are popularly used for electroplating, production of dyes and pigments, for carrying out galvanization, in pesticides for protecting plants from pest, etc. Some examples of routinely used metal salts are Ammonium Dichlorate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium chloride is also known as the table salt, etc.
Nickel is a silvery-white shiny metal that slightly appears golden. It is a chemical element exhibiting hardness and ductility. Nickel salts like nickel chloride are used in Electroplating and other scientific processes.
Copper is a pink-orange chemical element showing malleability, ductility and low heat resistant and high electric conductivity. Its salts have agricultural importance as fungicides and industrial uses.
Zinc is a bluish-silver chemical element that shows slight brittleness at room temperature. Zinc salts are used as corrosion preventive elements due to zinc being highly non-corrosive.
Tin is a soft chemical element that is seemingly silverish with a faint yellowish hue. Tin salts like tin chloride are widely used as reducing agents and during tin plating as a constituent of the electrolytic baths.
Lead is a heavy chemical element with a low melting point showing malleability and softness. Its salts are used in the textile industry as dyes and in paints as a drier.