C3.3 Types Of Chemical Reactions Flashcards
Reduction
Loss of oxygen from a substance
Oxidisation
Is
Loss of electrons
Reduction
Is
Gain of electrons
Oxidisation
Gain of oxygen by a substance
Also:
Oxidisation
Is
Loss of electrons
Reduction
Is
Gain of electrons
Oxidising agent
Substance that initially has the oxygen before the reaction
These accept electrons
Reducing agent
Substance that initially does not have the oxygen before the reaction
These donate electrons
Does a redox equation always involve oxygen
No
Acids
Substances that release H+ ions when it dissolves in water to make an aqueous solution.
Bases
Substances, usually metal hydroxides or metal oxides, that neutralise acids
If it dissolves in water, it is also called an alkali
Alkalis release OH- ions when they dissolve in water
pH < 7
Acidic
pH = 7
Neutral
pH > 7
Alkaline
Range of pH scale
0 to 14
Most acidic 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Most alkaline
I
Neutral
What is neutralisation
Reaction between an acid and a base, or an alkali
Forms a salt and water
Neutralisation equation
Acid + base -> salt + water
How do you predict salt made from neutralisation
First part comes from the metal in the base or alkali
Exception: If ammonia or ammonium carbonate is used, name starts with ammonium
Second part of the name comes from the acid used such as
- Chloride (hydrochloride acid)
- Nitrate (nitric acid)
- Sulphate (sulphuric acid)
What salt is formed with hydrochloride acid? (HCl)
Chloride