Acids Bases And Salts Flashcards
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What is neutralisation?
A
When you react an acid with a base
Eg acid + metal oxide = salt + water
1
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What is a base?
A
Metal oxides and hydroxides
2
Q
What type of ions make an acid?
A
Hydrogen H+
3
Q
What type of ions make an alkali?
A
Hydroxide OH -
4
Q
What is the difference between a base and an alkali
A
Bases can be anything but an alkali can only be a liquid
5
Q
What does insoluble mean?
A
It means that they do not dissolve and will form a precipitate
6
Q
How can solid salts be created from salt solutions
A
Evaporating to leave crystals
7
Q
How can you make an insoluble salt?
A
React together two soluble salts in a precipitation reaction
