Chemical Changes: Reactions with Acids

Question 1

What is the general formula for the reaction between an acid and a base?

Answer 1

acid + base → salt + water

Question 2

What will the salts made from hydrochloric, sulphuric and nitric acid each end in?

Answer 2

HCl → …chloride
HSO₄ → …sulfate
HNO₃ → …nitrate

Question 3

What is the general formula for the reaction between and acid and a metal carbonate?

Answer 3

acid + metal carbonate → salt + water + carbon dioxide

Question 4

What is the general formula for the reaction between an acid and a metal?

Answer 4

acid + metal → salt + hydrogen