Chemical Changes Flashcards
Acid definition
Any substance that forms an aqueous solution with ph 7 or less
They ionise in aqueous solutions, releasing H+ ions
Bases definition
Any substance that can neutralise an acid
Common examples of bases:
- Naked metals
- Metal Oxides
- Metal Hydroxide
- Metal Carbonates
Alkalis are an example of __________ bases
soluble
How are salts formed?
When the hydrogen ions in an acid are replaced with metal or ammonium ions (in a neutralisation reaction)
Alkalis are compounds that release _____ when dissolved in water
OH- ions
Sulfuric acid
H2SO4
Nitric acid
HNO3
Hydrochloric acid
HCl
whereas strong acids completely ionise in aqueous solutions, with weak acids…
only a small percentage of their molecules split up into ions
Neutralisation
when an acid and base react to give salt + water
acid + metal ->
salt + hyrdrogen
acid + metal oxide ->
salt + water
acid + metal hydroxide ->
salt + water
acid + metal carbonate ->
salt + water + carbon dioxide