Acids & Bases Flashcards
To be familiar with reactions in this chapter as well as the different types of oxides
Acid + Base ->
Salt + water
Acid + Carbonate ->
Salt + Carbon dioxide + water
Acid + alkali ->
Salt + water
Acid + Metal ->
Salt + Hydrogen
Ammonium salt + alkali ->
Salt + ammonia + water
What is the definition of an acid?
A substance that releases H⁺ ions when dissolved in water
What is the definition of an alkali?
A substance that releases OH⁻ ions when dissolved in water
What is the formula of hydrochloric acid?
HCl
What is the formula of sulfuric acid?
H₂SO₄
What is the formula of nitric acid?
HNO₃
What are the three amphoteric oxides?
PbO ZnO Al₂O₃
What are the three neutral oxides?
CO NO H₂O
Most Metal Oxides are Considered _________ Oxides
Basic
Non-metal Oxides are considered _______ Oxides
Acidic