c4 - Reactions of acids Flashcards
1
Q
what is a metal oxide?
A
a base
2
Q
what is a metal hydroxide?
A
a base
3
Q
what is a cation?
A
positively charged ion
4
Q
what is a anion?
A
negatively charged ion
5
Q
are group 1 metals soluble or insoluble
A
soluble
6
Q
what do you need to do to balance an equation?
A
count up the elements on each side
7
Q
what does base do?
A
neutralises acids
8
Q
acid + metal oxide = ?
A
salt + water
9
Q
what do acids and metal carbonates produce?
A
carbon dioxide
10
Q
how can you make soluble salts?
A
by using insoluble bases
11
Q
acid + metal carbonate =
A
salt + water + carbon dioxide
12
Q
what type of ions do alkalis produce?
A
OH+ ions