Making Soluble Salts Using Acids and Insoluble Bases Flashcards
1
Q
What do you need to pick?
A
The right acid, plus an insoluble base
2
Q
What do you add to the acid?
A
The metal oxide, carbonate or hydroxide
3
Q
What will the solid do in the acid?
A
Dissolve as it reacts
4
Q
How will you know when all the acid has been neutralised?
A
The excess solid will sink to the bottom of the flask and remain there
5
Q
How do you then get the salt solution?
A
Filter out the excess base
6
Q
How do you get pure, solid crystals of the salt?
A
Evaporate off the water
