C2 - Oxides, Hydroxides & Ammonia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the word equation for a reaction between metal oxides/hydroxides & acid?
A
Acid + metal oxide/hydroxide -> salt + water.
2
Q
What type of reaction is between a metal oxide/hydroxide & acid?
A
Neutralisation.
3
Q
What does ammonia form when it dissolves in water?
A
An alkaline solution.
4
Q
What happens when you react ammonia with nitric acid?
A
You get a neutral salt, ammonium nitrate.
5
Q
Why is the neutralisation of ammonia different to other neutralisations?
A
No water is produced.
6
Q
Why is ammonium nitrate a good fertiliser?
A
It has nitrogen from 2 sources - a double dose.
7
Q
Why do plants need nitrogen?
A
To make proteins.
8
Q
What are metal oxides & met hydroxides?
A
Bases.
