2.1.15 Salts Flashcards
1
Q
What type of compound is a salt?
A
An ionic compound.
2
Q
What are the features of a salt?
A
- The positive ion in a salt is usually a metal ion or ammonium ion.
- The negative ion in a salt is derived from an acid.
- The formula of a salt is the same as that of the parent acid, except that an H+ ion has been replaced by the positive ion.
3
Q
What is formed from the reaction between an acid and a carbonate?
A
Salt, water and carbon dioxide.
3
Q
What is formed from the reaction between an acid and a metal oxide?
A
Salt and water.
4
Q
What is formed from the reaction between an acid and an alkali.
A
Salt and water.
5
Q
What is formed from the reaction between an acid and a metal?
A
Salt and hydrogen.