Brine is an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt. It is a solution of salt dissolved in water, typically with a high concentration of NaCl. Seawater is a naturally occurring brine, although brine can also be produced by dissolving rock salt deposits in water.
Brine is an aqueous solution of
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2018 · Topic: Acid, Base and Salt (Common Salts: Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Bleaching Powder)
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