Acids and their reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the word equation for acids reaction with carbonates
A
Acid + Carbonate —> Salt + carbon dioxide + water
2
Q
What is the word equation for acids reaction with metals
A
Acid + Metal —> Salt + hydrogen
3
Q
What is the word equation for acids reaction with alkalis
A
Acid + alkali —> salt + water
4
Q
What is a base and alkali
A
bases are metal oxides
alkali = soluble base
5
Q
What type of reaction is Acid + metal
A
redox reaction
metal is oxidised
hydrogen is reduced
6
Q
What type of reaction is Acid + alkali
A
neutralisation
H+ + OH- –> H2O