Bases and Salts Flashcards
1
Q
what is a base?
A
a substance that neutralizes acids
all metal oxides are bases and so are metal carbonates
2
Q
what product is produced when an acid and alkali react?
A
salt + water
3
Q
what happens when a metal oxide and an acid react
A
salt and water
4
Q
what happens when a metal carbonate and acid react
A
salt, water, and carbon dioxide
5
Q
what is salt?
A
a compound formed during a neutralization reaction
6
Q
what does aqueous mean
A
it can be dissolved in water
7
Q
how do you name a salt?
A
1st part comes from the metal base
2nd part comes from the acid
