bases and salts - SC8 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a base?
A
substances that neutralise acids to form a salt + water ONLY
2
Q
what makes up a soluble base? (acids or alkalis)
A
alkalis
3
Q
what do neutralising equations ALWAYS produce
A
water (H20)
4
Q
turn MgO (metal oxide) and 2HCl (acid) into a product
A
H20(water) and MgCl2 (salt)
5
Q
what kind of equation is a neutralisation?
A
an ionic equation
6
Q
what does a reaction between an aqueous solution of acids and metal oxides produce?
A
they produce salts
7
Q
what 2 reactants form a neutralisation
A
acid and a base
