Chemical Changes Flashcards
What is acidic
pH 1-6
What is neutral
pH7
What is alkaline
pH8-14
How can you measure pH of a solution
Indicator dyes
Universal indicator paper
pH probe
pH meter
What is a base
Any compound that neutralises an acid
Types of acids
Hydrochloric
Nitric
Sulphuric
What does hydrochloric acid produce
A chloride
What does nitric acid produce
A nitrate
What does sulphuric acid produce
Sulphate
Reaction between base and acid
Acid + base -> salt + water
Ionic equation for neutralisation
H+ + OH- -> H2O
Reaction between metal oxide and bases
Acid + metal oxide -> metal salt + water
Reaction between metal carbonate and bases
Acid + metal carbonate -> salt + water + carbon dioxide
Reactivity series
Potassium Sodium Lithium Calcium Magnesium CARBON Zinc Iron HYDROGEN Copper Silver Gold
What is a gain of oxygen
Oxcidation