Acids reacting with metals Flashcards

1
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What s produced when a metal reacts with a acid?

A

Salt

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2
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What is the word equation for a metal reacting with a salt?

A

Acid + Metal -> Salt + Hydrogen

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3
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The more reactive the metal…

A

The faster the reaction will go - very reactive metals react explosively

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4
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Describe the reaction between copper and an acid

A

Does not react AT ALL - because it’s less reactive than hydrogen

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5
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What indicates the speed of the reaction?

A

The rate at which the bubbles of hydrogen are given off

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6
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What test can you do for hydrogen?

A

Burning splint test giving the ‘squeaky pop’

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7
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Hydrochloric acid will always produce [ ] salts

A

Chloride

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8
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Sulfuric acid will always produce [ ] salts

A

sulfate

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9
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Nitrate acid will always produce [ ] salts when…

A

Nitrate
When Neutralised but nitric acid reacts fine with alkalis to produce nitrates but it can procedure nitrogen oxide with metals instead

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