chemical changes Flashcards
metal oxide
a compound formed when a metal ionically bonds with oxygen
reactivity series
the order of elements in terms of their reactivity
acid
a substance that released H+ ions and has a pH below 7
base
a substance that neutralises an acid having a pH above 7
alkali
a type of soluble base. a metal hydroxide. Releases OH- ions
neutralisation
when an acid reacts with a base to produce a salt and water
carbonates
Ionic compounds containing carbon and oxygen
salt
ionic compound formed when acid and base reacts
soluble
a substance that dissolves
insoluble
a substance that doesn’t dissolve
indicator
a substance that changes colour when pH changes
electrolysis
splitting up an ionic substance using electricity
molten
turned into a liquid
solution
dissolves in water
suitable indicators for titrations
methyl orange ~ acid: red, alkali: yellow
litimus ~ acid : red, alkali : purple