acid/base reactions Flashcards
1
Q
metal + acid
A
salt + hydrogen
2
Q
metal oxide + acid
A
salt + water
3
Q
metal hydroxide + acid
A
salt + water
4
Q
metal carbonate + acid
A
salt + water + carbon dioxide
5
Q
what happens during an acid base reaction?
A
protons are exchanged
6
Q
describe the equilibrium position when strong acids react?
A
right
7
Q
describe the equilibrium position when weak acids react?
A
left
8
Q
describe strong bases
A
- fully dissociate into OH-
- backwards reaction favoured
- eg NH3
9
Q
describe weak bases
A
- partly dissociate into OH-
- forwards reaction favoured
- eg NaOH
10
Q
describe strong acids
A
- fully dissociate into H+
- forwards reaction favoured
- eg HCl
11
Q
describe weak acids
A
- partly dissociate into H+
- backwards reaction favoured
- eg CH3COOH
