Extra Questions

Question 1

The salts formed from ethanoic acid are called …

Answer 1

Ethanoates

Question 2

State a similarity and a difference between a base and an alkali

Answer 2

~ they both contain OH- ions

~ but, alkalis are soluble whereas bases aren’t

Question 3

Is copper oxide an alkali, a base or neither?

If neither, state what it is

Answer 3

Base

Question 4

Is sodium sulphate an alkali, a base or neither?

If neither, state what it is

Answer 4

Neither - salt

Question 5

Is magnesium carbonate an alkali, a base or neither?

If neither, state what it is

Answer 5

Base

Question 6

Is ammonium hydroxide an alkali, a base or neither?

If neither, state what it is

Answer 6

Alkali

Question 7

What is the formula of nitric acid?

Answer 7

HNO3

Question 8

What substance is (NH4)2CO3 the formula of?

Answer 8

Ammonium carbonate

Question 9

What is the formula of potassium sulfate?

Answer 9

K2SO4

Question 10

What is the formula of magnesium nitrate?

Answer 10

Mg(NO3)2

Question 11

Name the method used to produce a solution of a soluble salt from a dilute acid and an alkali?

Answer 11

Titration