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AQA GCSE Chemistry > C5 - Chemical Change > Flashcards

C5 - Chemical Change Flashcards

1
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what is the mnemonic device used to remember the reactivity series?

A

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list the elements in the reactivity series

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Potassium K
Sodium Na
Lithium Li
Calcium Ca
Magnesium Mg
Aluminum Al
Zinc Zn
Iron Fe
Copper Cu
Silver Ag
Gold Au

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3
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define oxidisation

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the loss off electrons or the gain of oxygen

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4
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define reduction

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the gain of electrons or the loss of oxygen

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5
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define half equation

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a chemical equation showing electrons and ions

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6
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define displacement

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where a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound

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7
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define ore

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how a metal is found in the earth when it is bonded with another element - usually oxygen

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8
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What are the 2 ways of extracting a metal from its ore?

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  1. with a displacement reaction using carbon, when the metal is less reactive than carbon
  2. using electrolysis, when the metal is more reactive than carbon
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9
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What are hydrochloric acid salts named?

HCl

A

chlorides

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10
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What are sulfuric acid salts named?

H2SO4

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sulfates

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11
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What are nitric acid salts named?

HNO3

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nitrates

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12
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define base

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a compound that neutralises an acid to form a salt

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13
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define alkali

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a hydroxide (OH-) which is a soluble base

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14
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list the properties of acids

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  • pH lower than 7
  • a compound with hydrogen
  • they neutralise bases to form salts
  • dissolve in water to form hydrogen ions
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15
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give an example of a weak acid

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  • citric acid
  • ethanoic acid
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16
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give an example of a strong acid

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  • hydrochloric acid
  • sulfuric acid
  • nitric acid
17
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list the properties of bases and alkalis

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  • pH higher than 7
  • they neutralise acids
  • alkalis dissolve in water to form hydroxide ions
  • alkalis are soluble bases
18
Q

give an example of a weak alkali

A

ammonium hydroxide

19
Q

give an example of a strong alkali

A
  • sodium hydroxide
  • potassium hydroxide
20
Q

name the 2 factors that make acids strong

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  • they fully disassociate in water
  • concentration
21
Q

list 4 sets of reactants that create salts

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acid + base
acid + metal
acid + metal oxide
acid + carbonate

22
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acid + base

word equation

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acid + base → salt + water

23
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acid + metal

word equation

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acid + metal → salt + hydrogen

24
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acid + metal oxide

word equation

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acid + metal oxide → salt + water

25
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acid + carbonate

word equation

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acid + carbonate → salt + carbon dioxide + water

26
Q

define disassociate

ionise

A

a molecule that splits up into ions

27
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define neutralisation

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a chemical reaction where an acid and a base react with equal quantities to each other

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