Chemical Changes Flashcards
Metal + Oxygen =
A metal oxide
Gaining oxygen is called an…
Oxidation reaction
Losing oxygen is called a…
Reduction reaction
During oxidation metal atoms _____ electrons
lose
During a reduction reaction metal atoms ____ electrons
gain
Alkalis produce ___ ions in water
OH- ions
Acids produce __ ions in water
H+ ions
Metal + water =
Metal hydroxide + hydrogen
What happens when metals react in terms of electrons?
They lose electrons and form positive ions
What does the reactivity of a metal depend on ?
Its ability to lose electrons and form a positive ion
What happens when you introduce a more reactive metal to a compound?
The other metal will be displaced
Whats the formula for Hydrochloric Acid?
HCl
Whats the formula for Sulfuric Acid?
H2SO4
Whats the formula for Nitric Acid?
HNO3
What is a base?
A chemical which can neutralise acids.
Bases are usualy ….?
Metal Hydroxides or Metal Oxides
What is an alkali?
A base that is dissolved in water
What is the ionic equation for an acid and an alkali?
H+ (aq) + OH- —> H20 (l)
Metal + Acid =
Salt + Hydrogen
What salts do HCl produce?
- chloride salts
What salts do sulfuric acid produce?
- sulfate salts
What salts do nitric acid produce?
- nitrate salts
Why does magnesium react rapidly with acid?
Because its more reactive than hydrogen, which means it can easily displace hydrogen from acids.
Which type of reaction is the loss of electrons?
Oxidation