Bonding Flashcards
Oxidation is
The gaining of oxygen and loss of electrons
Reduction is
The loss of oxygen and the gaining of electrons
How do metals react with oxygen
Very vigorously such as magnesium or rust over time like iron
What happens when metals react?
They lose electrons and form a positive ion
What is the reactivity series based on?
The metals ability to lose electrons and form a positive ion
What is the reactivity series acronym?
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What does AQ mean?
Aqueous Solution (dissolved in water)
Acids produce?
H+ ions and Cl-
What are bases?
They can neutralize acids producing salt + water, they are usually metal oxides and metal hydroxides
Bases that are soluble in water are called?
Alkalis
In AQ solutions alkalis produce?
Hydroxide ions OH-
How can u test the PH of a substance?
Universal indicator (changes color) or a PH Probe (electrically)
What do all acids contain?
Hydrogen
What happens when u react metal and acid
Acid + metal»_space;> salt + hydrogen
What are salts?
The contain a positive ion which comes from the base or alkali and contain a negative ion which comes from the acid