09/02/21 Flashcards
Give an example of a base
Metal oxides
We use an excess amount of a base but why?
So all of the acid is reacted
What happens during a precipitation reaction?
When 2 liquids react from a solid
Lead nitrate + sodium chloride->
Lead chloride + sodium nitrate
What is the first step of a precipitation reaction?
Add 1 spatula of lead nitrate to deionised water to dissolve it
2nd step?
Do the same with sodium chloride
3rd?
Mix them into a beaker and stir and see lead chloride
4th?
Filter the solution
5th?
Rinse filter paper with deionised water to make no soluble sodium nitrate
Last?
Leave it to dry
What is electrolysis?
Splitting up with electricity
It should be a ___ because ?
Liquid because the ions need to be able to flow