Acid-base + Redox Reactions

Question 1

What is a strong acid?

Answer 1

• fully dissociates into its ions in solution
• releases H+ ions

Question 2

What is a strong base?

Answer 2

• fully dissociates into its ions in solution
• releases OH- ions

Question 3

What is a weak acid?

Answer 3

• partially dissociates into its ions in solution
• releases H+ ions

Question 4

What is a weak base?

Answer 4

• partially dissociates into its ions in solution
• releases OH- ions

Question 5

What is a neutralisation reaction?

Answer 5

• when an acid + an alkali/base react to form water + a salt

Question 6

Write the equation for the reaction between an acid + metal.

Answer 6

acid + metal —-> salt + hydrogen

Question 7

Write the equation for the reaction between an acid + a metal oxide.

Answer 7

acid + metal oxide —-> salt + water

Question 8

Write the equation for the reaction between an acid + a metal hydroxide.

Answer 8

acid + metal hydroxide —-> salt + water

Question 9

Write the equation for the reaction between an acid + a metal carbonate.

Answer 9

acid + metal carbonate —-> salt + water + carbon dioxide