acids and bases

Question 1

what is an acid?

Answer 1

a substance that releases H+ ions (protons) in aqueous solution

Question 2

what is a base?

Answer 2

metal oxides or metal hydroxide, accepts the H+ ions from acids

Question 3

what is an alkali?

Answer 3

a soluble base, releases OH- ions in aqueous solution

Question 4

what is a strong acid?

Answer 4

an acid that completly dissociates in water

Question 5

what is a weak acid?

Answer 5

an acid that undergoes partial dissociation in water, establishing an equilibrium (reversable reaction)

Question 6

acid + alkali ->

Answer 6

water + salt

Question 7

acid + base ->

Answer 7

water + salt

Question 8

acid + carbonate ->

Answer 8

water + salt + carbon dioxide

Question 9

acid + metal ->

Answer 9

salt + hydrogen

redox process, not neutralisation