bb Flashcards
what is combustion
a substance heated in the presence of oxygen to form one or more new substances
pretrol + Oxygen(heat) =
carbon dioxide + water
carbon + Oxygen(heat)=
Carbon dioxide
Sulfur + oxygen(heat)=
sulfur oxide
What is thermal decomposition?
A process which a substance is broken down into simpler substances by the effect of heat
sugar(heat)=
Carbon + water vapour
metal carbonate(heat)=
Metal oxide + carbon dioxide
calcium carbonate=
calcium oxide+ Carbon dioxide
what is oxidation
A chemical change in which a substance gains oxygen.
iron + oyxgen+ water=
hydrated iron(iii) oxide
what is an acid?
A substance which produces hydrogen ions, H+ when dissolved in water.
hydrochloric acid
HCL
Nitric acid
HNO3
Sulfuric acid
H2SO4
what are bases?
Bases can react with acids to neutralise them